LATAM Airlines to Increase Flights from Brazil to the U.S. and Europe in 2026
LATAM Airlines Brasil will expand its international network starting in April 2026 with increased frequencies to Miami, Rome, Barcelona, and Amsterdam. This move responds to sustained demand growth and solidifies the airline’s leadership in connectivity from the country.
Beginning April 2026, the airline will increase its international offerings from its main long-haul hub at São Paulo/Guarulhos.
Confirmed Weekly Frequency Increases
- São Paulo/Guarulhos – Miami: From 14 to 15 weekly flights, reaching 16 frequencies by July 2026.
Miami remains the primary gateway from Brazil to the U.S., crucial for both point-to-point traffic and connections to North America and the Caribbean.
- São Paulo/Guarulhos – Rome: From 6 to 7 weekly flights, establishing a daily operation.
This route combines strong tourist demand, VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) traffic, and its historical significance in the Brazilian market.
- São Paulo/Guarulhos – Barcelona: From 5 to 6 weekly flights, strengthening LATAM’s presence in the Iberian Peninsula and Southern Europe—a highly seasonal but high-volume market.
- São Paulo/Guarulhos – Amsterdam (New Destination): Launching on March 29, 2026, with 4 weekly flights (exceeding the initially planned 3), increasing to 5 frequencies starting April 23.
Amsterdam is positioned as a strategic hub for connections to Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia, expanding the indirect reach of LATAM’s network.
From an operational perspective, this type of growth is typically supported by the wide-body fleet, maximizing daily utilization and scheduling flexibility without compromising key metrics such as cost per ASK (Available Seat Kilometer) or regularity.
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A Domestic Network as the Foundation for Long-Haul
The international expansion is underpinned by domestic strength. Since 2021, LATAM has grown from serving 44 to 59 Brazilian airports and has already confirmed it will reach at least 63 by 2026, the highest number in its history in the country.
This growth strengthens the hub-feed model, increasing load factors on intercontinental flights and improving the profitability of long-haul routes, especially in markets where pure O&D (Origin & Destination) traffic is not sufficient on its own.
International Leadership from Brazil
In the international segment, LATAM maintains a dominant position:
- 90 international destinations served from Brazil with its own flights.
- 24 direct destinations, the largest international connectivity offering among airlines operating in the country.
Looking ahead to 2026, the company has already announced new direct routes from Brazil to Cape Town, Amsterdam, and Brussels, reinforcing a clear strategy of geographical diversification and expansion into high-value markets.
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