São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 11,477

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 2.73%

In July 2025, São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport handled 11,477 departing flights, a year‑over‑year change of 2.73%. Capacity was aligned to winter‑season demand in Brazil, with airlines consolidating frequencies on trunk routes and flexing aircraft size. This supported connectivity for the São Paulo metro area while smoothing peaks across the region.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 72.68%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: −10.26%

Cancelled Flights: 67

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −10.67%

Departure on‑time performance was 72.68% (−10.26% YoY) as generally dry winter weather aided operations but afternoon congestion and air traffic flow measures still created pockets of delay. Cancelled departures totaled 67 (−10.67% YoY), limiting severe disruptions for most passengers. Building a modest buffer helps when traveling on Friday–Sunday peaks or during late‑day bank times.

Airlines Serving GRU

Service at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is led by LATAM Airlines Brasil and GOL, with Azul and a broad set of international carriers linking Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. The network balances domestic trunk routes with long‑haul connectivity, reinforcing the hub role for São Paulo.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport should remain broadly steady with departure on‑time performance near current levels; late‑day bank times and weekend peaks may still trigger delays. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.