Flights Cancelled Throughout Brazil As Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, And More Cancel 127 And Delay 492 Flights, Disrupting LATAM Brasil, GOL, Azul, Air France, And Others

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June 28, 2026 1:23 AM

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Flight cancellations escalated throughout Brazil today as 127 cancellations and 492 delays stranded thousands of travelers across São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, Tancredo Neves in Belo Horizonte, Salgado Filho in Porto Alegre, Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães in Salvador, Pinto Martins in Fortaleza, Hercílio Luz in Florianópolis, Ministro Victor Konder in Navegantes, and Porto Seguro.
LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Azul Conecta, and Air France were among the airlines most impacted. A mix of regional route disruptions following Venezuela’s recent airport closure, record-high domestic passenger volumes, and seasonal weather delays has triggered a wave of flight cancellations across Brazil’s major aviation hubs.

• São Paulo-Congonhas reported the highest number of cancellations with 47 flights cancelled.
• São Paulo-Guarulhos recorded the highest number of delays with 144 disrupted flights.
• Rio de Janeiro/Galeão experienced 22 cancellations and 79 delays.
• Tancredo Neves in Belo Horizonte registered 12 cancellations and 42 delays.
• LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of cancellations among airlines.
• GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes accounted for the largest number of delayed flights.
• Azul Brazilian Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Avianca, and Wamos Air also faced operational disruptions.

Most Affected Brazilian Airports

São Paulo-Congonhas

São Paulo-Congonhas recorded 47 cancellations and 104 delays, making it the country’s most affected airport by cancellations today, June 28. LATAM Brasil and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes accounted for the majority of disruptions, while Azul Brazilian Airlines also experienced operational issues.

São Paulo-Guarulhos

São Paulo-Guarulhos reported 144 delays and 11 cancellations, the highest delay total among the airports affected. LATAM Brasil and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes led the disruptions, with Azul Brazilian Airlines, Air France, and Swiss also reporting delayed operations.

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão registered 22 cancellations and 79 delays. Most disruptions involved GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, followed by LATAM Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines, while British Airways and Avianca also recorded cancellations.

Tancredo Neves

Located in Belo Horizonte, Tancredo Neves handled 12 cancellations and 42 delays. Azul Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Conecta were the principal airlines affected.

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães

Salvador’s Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães recorded 4 cancellations and 38 delays. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes generated most delayed flights, while LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of cancellations at the airport.

Salgado Filho

Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho reported 9 cancellations and 24 delays. LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes were the primary carriers affected.

Pinto Martins

Pinto Martins in Fortaleza recorded 5 cancellations and 27 delays, with GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and LATAM Brasil accounting for most disruptions.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations In Brazil

LATAM Brasil

LATAM Brasil recorded 78 cancellations across the affected airports, the highest among all airlines. It also registered 130 delayed flights, with particularly heavy disruption in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Salvador, and Belo Horizonte.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes reported 27 cancellations and led all carriers in delays with 266 delayed flights, affecting operations across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza, Navegantes, Florianópolis, and Porto Seguro.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul Brazilian Airlines recorded 15 cancellations and 66 delays, with notable disruption at Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, and other regional airports.

Azul Conecta

Azul Conecta experienced 3 cancellations, all at Tancredo Neves in Belo Horizonte.

British Airways

British Airways recorded 2 cancellations at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão during the disruption period.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check your flight status regularly before leaving for the airport.
• Contact your airline for rebooking or refund options if your flight has been cancelled.
• Arrive early if travelling through busy airports such as São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, or Rio de Janeiro/Galeão.
• Monitor notifications from your airline for schedule changes.
• Keep important travel documents and boarding passes easily accessible.
• Allow additional travel time when connecting through major Brazilian airports.
• Review baggage transfer arrangements if your itinerary involves multiple flights.

Why Flights Are Being Cancelled In Brazil?

A mix of regional route disruptions following Venezuela’s recent airport closure, record-high domestic passenger volumes, and seasonal weather delays has contributed to widespread operational disruption across Brazil’s aviation network. Together, these factors have placed additional pressure on airport operations and airline schedules, resulting in increased cancellations and delays across several of the country’s busiest hubs.

Overview of Flight Cancellations In Brazil

Flight cancellations extended across major cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Porto Alegre, Fortaleza, Florianópolis, Navegantes, and Porto Seguro. LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for most of the cancellations and delays, while Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Avianca, Wamos Air, and Azul Conecta also experienced operational disruption.
Author’s Observation: Flight information is based on FlightAware and may change with live updates. Travelers should monitor schedules and stay flexible with their plans.
The heaviest impact was concentrated in São Paulo, where both São Paulo-Guarulhos and São Paulo-Congonhas reported the largest number of disrupted flights. Rio de Janeiro also experienced significant operational challenges at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, while Belo Horizonte’s Tancredo Neves recorded double-digit cancellations. Travelers departing from or arriving in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Porto Alegre, and Fortaleza experienced the broadest impact as airlines adjusted schedules across domestic and international networks.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware