LATAM Brasil

ICAO: TAM Active as of Dec 11, 2025

277

Active Routes

6646

Flight Observations

59

Unique Destinations

75

Origin Airports

1067

Avg Route Distance (mi)

6093

Longest Route (mi)

20

Domestic Routes

80

International Routes
About LATAM Brasil

LATAM Brasil (ICAO: TAM) Airline Overview

LATAM Airlines Brasil, formerly known as TAM Linhas Aéreas, traces its origins back to 1961 when it was established as 'Táxi Aéreo Marília'. It grew to become a prominent Brazilian carrier before merging with Chile's LAN Airlines in 2012, forming the LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline conglomerate in Latin America. The transition to the LATAM Brasil brand was completed in 2016.

The airline operates with its primary hub at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), supplemented by secondary hubs at Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Brasília International Airport. Other significant operational centers include Fortaleza and São Paulo-Congonhas. LATAM Brasil commands a substantial route network, serving numerous domestic destinations across Brazil and an extensive international reach spanning Latin America, North America, the Caribbean, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. It holds the largest domestic and international market share in Brazil. The fleet comprises a mix of narrow-body Airbus aircraft (A319, A320, A321) and wide-body Boeing aircraft (767, 777, 787-8, 787-9), with a total fleet size of approximately 170 aircraft.

LATAM Brasil ceased its membership in the Oneworld alliance on May 1, 2020. Instead, it has forged partnerships with individual airlines such as Delta Air Lines, Iberia, and Aerolíneas Argentinas to enhance its network and connectivity. The airline offers a range of cabin classes, including Premium Business for long-haul flights, Premium Economy for regional and some international flights (featuring a blocked middle seat, priority services, and lounge access on selected international routes), and Economy class. Recently, a new "Premium Comfort" class for long-haul travel was introduced, offering enhanced amenities between Premium Business and Economy. Within Economy, passengers can opt for LATAM+ Seats for additional space and dedicated overhead bin access.

What Travelers Say

What Travelers Love:

  • Professional and Friendly Crew: Many travelers frequently praise the cabin crew for their professionalism and warmth, contributing to a pleasant flight experience.
  • Smooth Operations & Punctuality: Several passengers report stable and predictable flights, noting good on-time performance for both domestic and international routes, and smooth experiences overall.
  • Comfortable Seating & Modern Aircraft: Especially on long-haul flights, seats in Premium Business are well-regarded for comfort. Travelers also appreciate the generally modern aircraft fleet. Legroom is often considered adequate, surpassing some other airlines.
  • Efficient Rebooking: In instances of flight delays leading to missed connections, LATAM Brasil has been noted for automatically rebooking passengers on the next available flight with minimal hassle.
  • Onboard Entertainment & Wi-Fi: Wide-body aircraft offer robust entertainment systems, and Wi-Fi connectivity is available on 90% of the fleet in Brazil, enhancing the travel experience.

Common Complaints:

  • Frequent Delays and Cancellations: A recurring issue highlighted by travelers is the propensity for frequent flight delays and cancellations, sometimes involving multiple schedule changes.
  • Subpar Customer Service & Communication: Passengers have reported difficulties with staff at check-in counters, inadequate information regarding baggage policies, and uncooperative flight attendants during challenging situations.
  • Inconsistent Catering Quality: Catering, particularly in Premium cabins on long-haul international flights, has been described as "underwhelming" and "far from premium" by some. Domestic flight snacks can also be perceived as low quality.
  • Baggage Policy and Hidden Fees: Issues with strict baggage policies, and unexpected charges for checked luggage or advance seat selection, are common points of dissatisfaction.
  • Worn Aircraft Cabins: Some reviews indicate that the cabins on certain domestic flights appear worn and could benefit from refurbishment.

Overall sentiment among travelers regarding LATAM Brasil appears to be mixed. While the airline is often praised for its professional crew, comfortable modern planes, and efficiency in certain aspects, significant and recurring issues such as frequent delays, perceived poor customer service, and inconsistent catering quality often dampen the passenger experience.

Safety Information

LATAM Brasil generally maintains a positive safety profile, with significant investments in aircraft maintenance and crew training. The LATAM Group's MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) center in São Carlos, Brazil, is recognized as the largest aircraft maintenance facility in Latin America. It performs over 60% of all scheduled maintenance for the group's aircraft and boasts a strong record of completing over 90% of checks on time over the past four years. The São Carlos facility is undergoing further expansion, with a new hangar for Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft scheduled to begin operations in September 2025.

In terms of regulatory certifications and recognition, the LATAM Group has been awarded the "Diamond" category for its APEX Health Safety standard, reflecting its adherence to stringent safety and hygiene protocols. LATAM's security standards are confirmed to align with industry best practices. The airline has also received numerous accolades, including being named "Best Airline in South America" by Skytrax multiple times and earning the "COVID-19 Aeronautical Excellence Award" for its pandemic safety measures. Furthermore, in the APEX 2025 Ranking, LATAM was honored as a "Five Star Global Airline" for the third consecutive year, a recognition based on comprehensive passenger feedback.

While the overall safety assessment remains strong, there have been some recent incidents. In July 2024, a LATAM Brasil Boeing 777 experienced a tail strike during takeoff from Milan, scraping the runway for over 720 meters due to incorrect data input by the pilots; no injuries were reported. This incident, alongside a crash involving a codeshare partner (Voepass), led to a reduction in LATAM's safety rating to 4/7 by AirlineRatings.com in August 2024. Other incidents for LATAM Airlines Brasil and LATAM Cargo Brasil, such as bird strikes, engine fires, hydraulic failures, and other operational issues, have been reported but without documented fatalities for LATAM Brasil flights in recent history.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
215 flights
A319
FLN → CGH
Hercílio Luz International Airport → São Paulo-Congonhas
304 miles
211 flights
A320
FLN → GRU
Hercílio Luz International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
321 miles
191 flights
A320
181 flights
A321
MAO → GRU
Eduardo Gomes International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
1678 miles
154 flights
A321
142 flights
A321
SLZ → GRU
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
1450 miles
138 flights
A321
BPS → GRU
Porto Seguro Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
681 miles
125 flights
A320
FOR → GRU
Pinto Martins International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
1459 miles
123 flights
A320
122 flights
A320
Top Destinations
GRU (SBGR)
São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
2669 flights
65 routes
CGH (SBSP)
São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
1252 flights
28 routes
BSB (SBBR)
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
Brasilia
1028 flights
35 routes
GIG (SBGL)
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl
Rio de Janeiro
342 flights
15 routes
FOR (SBFZ)
Pinto Martins Int'l
Fortaleza
299 flights
16 routes
SDU (SBRJ)
Santos Dumont Regional
Rio de Janeiro
128 flights
3 routes
POA (SBPA)
Salgado Filho Int'l
Porto Alegre
85 flights
8 routes
CNF (SBCF)
Tancredo Neves Int'l
Belo Horizonte
75 flights
4 routes
CWB (SBCT)
Afonso Pena Int'l
Curitiba
70 flights
5 routes
SCL (SCEL)
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int'l
Santiago
64 flights
4 routes
Top Origin Airports
BSB (SBBR)
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
Brasília
745 flights
32 routes
FLN (SBFL)
Hercílio Luz International Airport
Florianópolis
476 flights
4 routes
SSA (SBSV)
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Salvador
414 flights
5 routes
FOR (SBFZ)
Pinto Martins International Airport
Fortaleza
358 flights
14 routes
MAO (SBEG)
Eduardo Gomes International Airport
Manaus
358 flights
5 routes
BEL (SBBE)
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
Belém
318 flights
6 routes
VIX (SBVT)
Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport
Vitória
300 flights
4 routes
CGH (SBSP)
Congonhas Airport
São Paulo
295 flights
20 routes
CNF (SBCF)
Tancredo Neves International Airport
Belo Horizonte
279 flights
5 routes
POA (SBPA)
Salgado Filho International Airport
Porto Alegre
274 flights
7 routes
Top Border Crossing Flights
GRU (SBGR)
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
Sao Paulo, BR
2669 flights
65 routes
GIG (SBGL)
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio de Janeiro, BR
342 flights
15 routes
FOR (SBFZ)
Pinto Martins International Airport
Fortaleza, BR
299 flights
16 routes
POA (SBPA)
Salgado Filho International Airport
Porto Alegre, BR
85 flights
8 routes
SCL (SCEL)
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Santiago, CL
64 flights
4 routes
Longest Routes
FRA → GRU
Frankfurt Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
6093 mi
GRU → FCO
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport → Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l)
5868 mi
FCO → GRU
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
5868 mi
CDG → GRU
Charles de Gaulle International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
5850 mi
BCN → GRU
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
5452 mi
Shortest Routes
GYN → BSB
Santa Genoveva Airport → Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
102 mi
BSB → GYN
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport → Santa Genoveva
102 mi
RAO → CGH
Leite Lopes Airport → São Paulo-Congonhas
187 mi
MCP → BEL
Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport → Val de Caes Int'l
205 mi
BEL → MCP
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport → Macapa Int'l
205 mi
All Routes
277 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
BSB → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
215 543 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
FLN → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
211 304 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
FLN → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
191 321 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
BEL → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
181 1531 mi A321 Dec 11, 2025
MAO → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
154 1678 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
SSA → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
142 903 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
SLZ → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
138 1450 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
BPS → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
125 681 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
FOR → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
123 1459 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
SSA → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
122 920 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
VIX → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
115 454 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
MVD → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
115 977 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
BSB → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
109 532 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
CNF → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
107 326 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
NAT → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
104 1428 mi A321 Dec 8, 2025
JPA → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
103 1362 mi A321 Dec 9, 2025
AJU → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
97 1061 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
MAO → BSB Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
Brasilia
94 1212 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
CNF → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
93 308 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
ASU → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
86 707 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
VIX → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
85 470 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
MAO → FOR Pinto Martins Int'l
Fortaleza
82 1486 mi A321 Dec 9, 2025
JPA → BSB Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
Brasilia
77 1065 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
POA → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
75 521 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
POA → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
72 539 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 07:18
Coverage: Observed routes only