São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 7,706

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +3.55%

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport recorded 7,706 departures in August 2025, a +3.55% year-over-year change. The modest growth reflects steady corporate and leisure demand in São Paulo’s core market, with carriers fine-tuning peak-hour schedules and aircraft utilization. As one of Brazil’s busiest urban airports, the hub’s throughput supports connectivity across major domestic business corridors.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 88.88%

Change in On-Time Performance (YoY): +10.63 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 36

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -78.18%

Departure on-time performance reached 88.88%, supported by improved turnaround discipline and favorable winter weather in southeastern Brazil. The year-over-year differential was +10.63 percentage points, and only 36 departures were cancelled (-78.18% YoY), limiting major disruptions. Travelers experienced shorter knock-on delays compared with last year, especially on high-frequency trunk routes.

Airlines Serving CGH

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is primarily served by LATAM, GOL, and Azul, concentrating high-frequency links to Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and other business centers. The network emphasizes short‑haul domestic connectivity with shuttle‑style schedules during peaks, complementing São Paulo’s broader multi‑airport system.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at São Paulo–Congonhas Airport should remain broadly stable and on-time performance is likely to fluctuate slightly around current levels; afternoon showers and weekend peaks are the main risk windows. 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.