GRU
São Paulo (Guarulhos)
CGH
São Paulo (Congonhas)
São Paulo (Guarulhos) to São Paulo (Congonhas)
Flight Compensation
The shortest major route in Brazil — GRU to CGH is only 30km but heavily utilized.
The GRU-CGH shuttle connects São Paulo's two major airports for passengers transferring between domestic (CGH) and international (GRU) flights. At only 30km and 35 minutes flight time, this route operates frequently but can experience significant delays due to CGH's runway constraints and urban weather patterns.
R$1,250
Max compensation (ANAC)
30 km
Route distance
35m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
R$1,250
per passenger · GRU departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 5 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
GRU-CGH operates primarily for passenger convenience despite the short distance (driving takes 60–90 minutes in traffic). The route has a 4+ hour delay rate of 8% due to CGH's single-runway limitations and urban fog patterns. Claim success rate is 68%.
Our Success Rate
68%
on GRU–CGH claims
Average Payout
R$850
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August mornings
Urban fog affects CGH operations until mid-morning.
Weekday rush hours
High demand creates slot compression at both airports.
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes GRU–CGH Claims Different
While this route seems unnecessary given the short distance, it serves connecting passengers who need to transfer between GRU (international) and CGH (domestic) flights. The alternative is a 60–90 minute drive through São Paulo traffic.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates GRU–CGH, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
LATAM Brasil
LAAvg Delay
25min
Claim Success
70%
How LA Resists Claims on This Route
LATAM may claim CGH runway constraints are beyond their control.
Gol Linhas Aéreas
G3Avg Delay
30min
Claim Success
67%
How G3 Resists Claims on This Route
Gol cites 'operational limitations' — but CGH constraints are known.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on GRU–CGH — and whether each is extraordinary under ANAC 400.
CGH Runway Constraints
Daily during peak hours
CGH's single 1,940m runway limits throughput and requires strict weather minimums.
Airport design is a known operational condition. NOT extraordinary.
Urban Fog
Winter mornings
São Paulo valley location creates morning fog affecting both airports.
Severe fog may qualify; routine urban fog is foreseeable.
04How We Handle GRU–CGH Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the GRU–CGH specific cause
File with airline, reference ANAC 400. CGH runway constraints are NOT extraordinary circumstances.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ANAC SAC if airline claims airport constraints exempt them.
05ANAC 400 on GRU–CGH
ANAC 400 applies because GRU is a Brazil airport
Your departure airport (GRU, São Paulo (Guarulhos)) is in Brazil. ANAC Resolution 400 covers all flights departing Brazilian airports, with compensation starting at 4+ hour delays. The fact that your destination (CGH, São Paulo (Congonhas)) is in Brazil does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency)
Claim Time Limit
5 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew GRU–CGH.
Why fly GRU-CGH instead of driving?
This route primarily serves connecting passengers transferring between international flights at GRU and domestic flights at CGH. While driving is possible, the 60–90 minute drive time (often longer in traffic) makes the 35-minute flight preferable for tight connections.
Can airlines refuse compensation citing CGH's short runway?
No. Airlines choose to operate at CGH knowing the runway limitations. Airport infrastructure constraints are NOT extraordinary circumstances under ANAC 400. You're entitled to compensation for 4+ hour delays caused by operational issues at CGH.
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Start Your GRU → CGH Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) if needed.