Flights Cancelled Across Brazil As Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Campinas, Porto Alegre, Recife, And More Cancel 53 And Delay 203 Flights, Disrupting LATAM, Azul, Aerolineas Argentinas, Iberia, And Others

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June 30, 2026 3:04 AM

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Flight cancellations further intensified across Brazil, as São Paulo, Campinas, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Cuiabá, and Goiânia recorded a combined 203 flight delays and 53 cancellations, affecting thousands of travelers across the country. LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Air Canada, Iberia, Boliviana de Aviación, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas, Euroatlantic Airways, and Azul Conecta were among the airlines impacted, with LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and GOL accounting for the majority of disrupted services.

• São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reported the highest number of delays with 82 flights affected.
• São Paulo-Congonhas Airport recorded the most cancellations, with 11 flights cancelled.
• Viracopos International Airport experienced 31 delays and seven cancellations.
• LATAM Brasil registered the highest number of delayed and cancelled flights among airlines.
• Azul Brazilian Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes also faced significant operational disruptions.
• Airports in São Paulo, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Recife, Cuiabá, Goiânia and Rio de Janeiro experienced varying levels of disruption.

Disrupted Airports In Brazil

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

Brazil’s busiest international gateway recorded 82 delays and eight cancellations. LATAM Brasil was the most affected airline with 45 delays and eight cancellations, followed by GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes with 14 delays. Air Canada, Iberia, Boliviana de Aviación, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas and Azul Brazilian Airlines also reported delayed services.

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

The airport experienced 38 delays and 11 cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes accounted for eight cancellations and 14 delays, while LATAM Brasil recorded 18 delays and three cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines also experienced six delays.

Viracopos International Airport

Viracopos handled 31 delayed flights and seven cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines was responsible for nearly all disruptions at the airport, with 29 delays and all seven cancellations. Euroatlantic Airways recorded one delayed flight.

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport

Brasília’s main airport reported 10 delays and four cancellations. LATAM Brasil recorded five delays and four cancellations, while GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes also experienced five delayed flights.

Salgado Filho International Airport

Porto Alegre’s airport registered 13 delays and three cancellations. LATAM Brasil led delays with eight flights, while Azul Brazilian Airlines recorded four delays and one cancellation. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes reported one delay and two cancellations.

Guararapes International Airport

Recife recorded 10 delayed flights and three cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for seven delays and two cancellations. LATAM Brasil, Azul Conecta and Euroatlantic Airways also experienced operational disruptions.

Santa Genoveva Airport

Goiânia’s airport reported nine delays and three cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines recorded four delays, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes had three delays, while LATAM Brasil reported two delays and all three cancellations.

Marechal Rondon Airport

Cuiabá experienced five delays and eight cancellations. Azul Conecta was the most affected airline with four cancellations, while LATAM Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines also recorded cancellations and delays.

Santos Dumont Regional Airport

Rio de Janeiro’s downtown airport registered five delays and six cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes experienced four cancellations and two delays, while LATAM Brasil recorded two cancellations and one delay. Azul Brazilian Airlines also reported two delayed flights.

Airlines Impacted By Flight Cancellations Across Brazil

LATAM Brasil

LATAM Brasil recorded the highest level of disruption nationwide today, June 30, with 84 delayed flights and 22 cancellations spread across nearly every affected airport, particularly in São Paulo, Brasília and Porto Alegre.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL registered 39 delays and 14 cancellations. The carrier was heavily affected at São Paulo-Congonhas, Santos Dumont and Salgado Filho.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul Brazilian Airlines experienced 55 delays and 12 cancellations. Its largest disruption occurred at Viracopos International Airport, where it accounted for 29 delays and seven cancellations.

Azul Conecta

Azul Conecta recorded four cancellations, all concentrated at Marechal Rondon Airport, along with one delayed flight at Guararapes International Airport.

Euroatlantic Airways

Euroatlantic Airways faced one cancellation at Guararapes International Airport and one delayed flight at Viracopos International Airport.

What Should Affected Passengers Do?

• Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Allow additional travel time for airport procedures.
• Stay in contact with your airline for schedule updates.
• Review available rebooking or alternative flight options if necessary.
• Keep boarding passes and travel documents readily available.
• Monitor official airport and airline notifications throughout your journey.

Why Flights Are Being Cancelled And Delayed?

Flight disruptions across Brazil are being driven by a mix of operational and external factors. Airlines continue adjusting schedules following recent regional network changes associated with Venezuela’s airport closure, while strong domestic passenger demand is placing added pressure on airport operations. Seasonal weather conditions in some parts of the country can also reduce aircraft movement efficiency, causing delays that may eventually lead to cancellations, particularly at major hub airports where flight schedules are closely interconnected.

Overview of Flight Cancellations In Brazil Today

The latest wave of disruptions continued affecting travelers across São Paulo, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Recife, Goiânia, Cuiabá, Campinas and Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Brasil recorded the largest number of affected flights, followed by Azul Brazilian Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes. Air Canada, Iberia, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas, Boliviana de Aviación, Euroatlantic Airways and Azul Conecta also experienced operational disruptions, although on a much smaller scale.
Author’s Note: The information is based on FlightAware and may change as airlines update schedules. Travelers should check live flight status and review their airline’s rebooking options before departing.
São Paulo remained the hardest-hit region, with both São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and São Paulo-Congonhas Airport reporting substantial numbers of delays and cancellations. Campinas also experienced significant disruption through Viracopos International Airport, while Brasília, Porto Alegre and Recife recorded notable operational impacts. In addition, Goiânia, Cuiabá and Rio de Janeiro each experienced multiple delays and cancellations, highlighting the widespread nature of the disruptions across Brazil’s aviation network.


Source: Different airports and FlightAware