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LATAM Brasil

ICAO: TAM IATA: JJ Active as of Feb 6, 2026

Airline Statistics

309

Active Routes

9066

Flight Observations

73

Unique Destinations

77

Origin Airports

1194

Avg Route Distance (mi)

6170

Longest Route (mi)

19

Domestic Routes

81

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.

Traveler Reviews

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.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months, 1 week ago

Route Network Map

Click on any airport to see its routes

Most Popular Routes

283 flights
A319
FLN → CGH
Hercílio Luz International Airport → São Paulo-Congonhas
304 miles
254 flights
A320
239 flights
A321
FLN → GRU
Hercílio Luz International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
321 miles
235 flights
A321
MAO → GRU
Eduardo Gomes International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
1678 miles
206 flights
A321
SLZ → GRU
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
1450 miles
190 flights
A320
184 flights
A320
157 flights
A320
VIX → GRU
Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
454 miles
157 flights
A321
152 flights
A320

Top Destinations

GRU (SBGR)
São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
3540 flights
68 routes
CGH (SBSP)
São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
1678 flights
28 routes
BSB (SBBR)
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
Brasilia
1352 flights
35 routes
GIG (SBGL)
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl
Rio de Janeiro
457 flights
16 routes
FOR (SBFZ)
Pinto Martins Int'l
Fortaleza
409 flights
16 routes
SDU (SBRJ)
Santos Dumont Regional
Rio de Janeiro
184 flights
5 routes
POA (SBPA)
Salgado Filho Int'l
Porto Alegre
123 flights
8 routes
CWB (SBCT)
Afonso Pena Int'l
Curitiba
114 flights
5 routes
CNF (SBCF)
Tancredo Neves Int'l
Belo Horizonte
114 flights
5 routes
SSA (SBSV)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int'l (Dois de Julho)
Salvador
95 flights
4 routes

Top Origin Airports

BSB (SBBR)
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
Brasília
1001 flights
34 routes
FLN (SBFL)
Hercílio Luz International Airport
Florianópolis
599 flights
6 routes
SSA (SBSV)
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Salvador
518 flights
6 routes
MAO (SBEG)
Eduardo Gomes International Airport
Manaus
470 flights
5 routes
FOR (SBFZ)
Pinto Martins International Airport
Fortaleza
468 flights
16 routes
CGH (SBSP)
Congonhas Airport
São Paulo
420 flights
23 routes
BEL (SBBE)
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
Belém
419 flights
6 routes
VIX (SBVT)
Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport
Vitória
395 flights
4 routes
POA (SBPA)
Salgado Filho International Airport
Porto Alegre
366 flights
8 routes
SLZ (SBSL)
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
São Luís
358 flights
5 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

GRU (SBGR)
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
Sao Paulo, BR
3540 flights
68 routes
GIG (SBGL)
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio de Janeiro, BR
457 flights
16 routes
FOR (SBFZ)
Pinto Martins International Airport
Fortaleza, BR
409 flights
16 routes
POA (SBPA)
Salgado Filho International Airport
Porto Alegre, BR
123 flights
8 routes

Longest Routes

GRU → LAX
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport → Los Angeles Intl
6170 mi
FRA → GRU
Frankfurt Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
6093 mi
GRU → MXP
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport → Malpensa Int'l
5900 mi
GRU → LHR
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport → London Heathrow
5885 mi
GRU → FCO
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport → Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l)
5868 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
BEL → MCP
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport → Macapa Int'l
205 mi
MCP → BEL
Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport → Val de Caes Int'l
205 mi

All Routes

309 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
BSB → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
283 543 mi A319 Feb 5, 2026
FLN → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
254 304 mi A320 Feb 6, 2026
BEL → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
239 1531 mi A321 Feb 5, 2026
FLN → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
235 321 mi A321 Feb 6, 2026
MAO → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
206 1678 mi A321 Feb 5, 2026
SLZ → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
190 1450 mi A320 Feb 5, 2026
SSA → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
184 903 mi A320 Feb 5, 2026
VIX → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
157 454 mi A321 Feb 5, 2026
SSA → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
157 920 mi A320 Feb 5, 2026
MVD → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
152 977 mi A320 Feb 5, 2026
FOR → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
150 1459 mi A320 Feb 4, 2026
BPS → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
148 681 mi A321 Feb 4, 2026
BSB → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
148 532 mi A321 Feb 5, 2026
AJU → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
139 1061 mi A321 Feb 5, 2026
JPA → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
135 1362 mi A321 Feb 4, 2026
CNF → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
132 326 mi A320 Feb 6, 2026
NAT → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
131 1428 mi A320 Feb 6, 2026
MAO → BSB Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
Brasilia
121 1212 mi A320 Feb 5, 2026
CNF → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
120 308 mi A320 Feb 6, 2026
VIX → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
112 470 mi A320 Feb 5, 2026
MAO → FOR Pinto Martins Int'l
Fortaleza
109 1486 mi A321 Feb 5, 2026
ASU → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
109 707 mi A320 Feb 4, 2026
BPS → CGH São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
102 699 mi A320 Feb 4, 2026
JPA → BSB Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l
Brasilia
100 1065 mi A321 Feb 4, 2026
BSB → SDU Santos Dumont Regional
Rio de Janeiro
99 577 mi A319 Feb 5, 2026
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: Feb 6, 2026 12:06
Coverage: Observed routes only