Flights Cancelled Over Brazil As Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, And More Cancel 84 And Delay 460 Flights, Disrupting Air France, LATAM, Iberia, Azul, And Others

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July 4, 2026 2:44 AM

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Flight cancellations continued over Brazil after 460 flights were delayed and 84 cancelled. The disruptions were concentrated at São Paulo-Congonhas, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, Brasília (Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek), Campinas (Viracopos), Salvador (Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães), Recife (Guararapes), and Fernando de Noronha. The largest operational impacts were recorded by LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, while other carriers including Air France, TAP Air Portugal, and Iberia also reported delays or cancellations. The widespread disruption came as seasonal weather reduced airport operating capacity while regional airspace constraints and high aircraft utilization created cascading delays across the country’s aviation network.

• São Paulo-Congonhas was the worst-hit airport with 142 delays and 30 cancellations.
• São Paulo-Guarulhos followed with 123 delayed flights and 17 cancellations.
• Rio de Janeiro/Galeão reported 64 delays and 11 cancellations.
• Campinas (Viracopos) recorded 42 delays and 7 cancellations.
• Brasília registered 35 delays and 6 cancellations.
• Salvador and Recife each experienced 6 cancellations, while Fernando de Noronha recorded one cancellation.
• GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, LATAM Brasil, and Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for the overwhelming majority of disruptions.

Disrupted Brazilian Airports

São Paulo-Congonhas

São Paulo-Congonhas recorded 142 delayed flights and 30 cancellations. LATAM Brasil and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes were responsible for most of the affected operations, while Azul Brazilian Airlines also experienced a substantial number of delays.

São Paulo-Guarulhos

São Paulo-Guarulhos reported 123 delays and 17 cancellations. LATAM Brasil faced the highest number of disruptions, followed by GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Several international carriers, including Air France, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, KLM, Copa Airlines, ITA Airways, and Boliviana de Aviación, also experienced delays.

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão

The airport recorded 64 delayed flights and 11 cancellations. Most disruptions involved GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, while LATAM Brasil also experienced notable operational issues. Smaller delays affected Air France, TAP Air Portugal, JetSMART, ITA Airways, and Aerolíneas Argentinas.

Campinas (Viracopos)

Viracopos registered 42 delays and 7 cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for nearly all delayed operations at the airport, while GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes also recorded cancellations.

Brasília (Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek)

The capital’s airport saw 35 delayed flights and 6 cancellations. LATAM Brasil and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes shared the majority of disruptions, with Azul Brazilian Airlines reporting a smaller number of delayed services.

Recife (Guararapes)

The airport experienced 29 delays and 6 cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines recorded the largest number of disruptions, while LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and TAP Air Portugal also faced delays.

Salvador (Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães)

Operations were disrupted by 22 delays and 6 cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes accounted for most delays, whereas LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of cancellations.

Fernando de Noronha

The island airport experienced relatively limited disruption with 3 delayed flights and 1 cancellation, primarily involving Azul Brazilian Airlines.

Airlines Impacted by Brazil Flight Cancellations

LATAM Brasil

The airline recorded 45 cancellations across the affected airports, the highest among all carriers, while also operating 170 delayed flights.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

With 25 cancellations and 175 delayed flights, GOL experienced the largest number of delays nationwide.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul registered 11 cancellations and 95 delays, with the heaviest impact occurring at Campinas, Recife, and São Paulo-Congonhas.

Iberia

The airline recorded one cancellation at São Paulo-Guarulhos.

Air France

The carrier experienced delays at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão and São Paulo-Guarulhos.

TAP Air Portugal

The Portuguese carrier recorded delays at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, São Paulo-Guarulhos, and Recife.

JetSMART

JetSMART experienced delays through Rio de Janeiro/Galeão during the disruption period.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways reported delays at both Rio de Janeiro/Galeão and São Paulo-Guarulhos.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check your flight status directly with your airline before leaving for the airport.
• Monitor notifications from airlines for schedule changes or gate updates.
• Allow additional travel time when departing from busy airports such as São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, or Rio de Janeiro/Galeão.
• If your flight has been cancelled, contact your airline promptly to discuss available rebooking options.
• Keep boarding passes and travel receipts in case they are needed later.
• Follow announcements issued at airports including Brasília, Campinas, Recife, and Salvador for the latest operational updates.

Reasons Behind Flights Being Cancelled Across Brazil?

A mix of unfavorable seasonal weather, reduced airport operating capacity, and increased traffic from flights avoiding Venezuelan airspace after earthquakes along the country’s northern coast has disrupted aviation across Brazil. With airlines already running dense domestic schedules and limited operational flexibility, these pressures have triggered widespread delays and cancellations throughout the national air network.

Overview of Brazil Flight Cancellations

July 4, today’s disruptions demonstrated how quickly operational challenges at major hubs can spread throughout Brazil’s aviation network. The largest concentration of delays and cancellations occurred in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Campinas, Salvador, and Recife, affecting both domestic and international travel.
The greatest operational pressure fell on GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, LATAM Brasil, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, which together accounted for nearly all cancellations and the vast majority of delayed flights. International operators including Air France, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, ITA Airways, JetSMART, KLM, and Copa Airlines also experienced varying levels of disruption.
Author’s Note: Flight information is based on FlightAware and may change as airlines update schedules. Travelers should check real-time flight status, review rebooking options, and remain flexible with their travel plans.
With São Paulo serving as Brazil’s largest aviation hub, delays at São Paulo-Congonhas and São Paulo-Guarulhos quickly influenced connecting services across Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Campinas, Salvador, and Recife. As airlines worked to recover schedules, passengers traveling through these cities were encouraged to monitor flight updates and remain prepared for further operational adjustments.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware