Avianca Brazil
A defunct Brazilian scheduled airline that operated a full-service domestic network with an Airbus and Fokker fleet before ceasing operations in 2019.
About Avianca Brazil
Avianca Brazil was founded in 1998 as OceanAir and began scheduled passenger services in 2002. It was controlled by Brazil's Synergy Group and adopted the Avianca Brazil name in 2010, reflecting its association with the broader Avianca brand. Despite the common branding, it remained a separate Brazilian airline from Colombia-based Avianca and operated legally as Oceanair Linhas Aéreas under the O6 code.
Brasília was its busiest departure hub by number of routes, followed by São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife. The airline operated 88 routes linking 21 destinations within Brazil. Its network connected the country's principal commercial and leisure markets, including Fortaleza, Florianópolis, Cuiabá, Campo Grande, Aracaju, Belo Horizonte and Juazeiro do Norte, with an emphasis on services between major regional capitals.
Aircraft types used on its network included the Airbus A318, Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and Fokker 100. These narrow-body aircraft were suited to domestic trunk routes and services linking smaller regional markets with larger hubs. Avianca Brazil generally presented itself as a full-service carrier, offering an economy-class cabin with onboard service, while seating layouts, amenities and fare conditions varied by aircraft, route and period.
Avianca Brazil joined Star Alliance in 2015, giving eligible customers access to reciprocal mileage earning and selected alliance benefits while the airline remained operational. Its own frequent-flyer programme was called Amigo. The carrier's Star Alliance participation and Amigo programme ended following its collapse, and neither should be confused with LifeMiles, the loyalty programme associated with the continuing Avianca airline group.
The airline's main strength was its coverage of important Brazilian cities through several large departure bases rather than a single concentrated hub. However, financial difficulties led it to enter judicial reorganisation in late 2018. Aircraft repossessions and mounting cancellations severely reduced its schedule, and operations were suspended in May 2019. Its operating concession was later revoked, so Avianca Brazil no longer sells tickets or carries passengers.
Good to know
Flying with Avianca Brazil — what to expect
Airline No Longer Operating
Avianca Brazil suspended operations in 2019 and no longer sells tickets. Current flights carrying the Avianca name are operated by other airlines within the broader Avianca group.
Check The Airline Code
Historical Avianca Brazil bookings used the O6 code and may identify the operator as Oceanair Linhas Aéreas. This is distinct from the codes used by today's Avianca operations.
Former Amigo Membership
Amigo was the carrier's frequent-flyer programme, but it is no longer active. Travellers should not assume that former Amigo miles or status are valid in the current LifeMiles programme.
Historical Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances depended on the fare, route and date of travel. For an old booking or claim, consult the original ticket because current Avianca baggage rules do not apply retrospectively.
Multiple Major Bases
The airline distributed its schedule across Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife. This provided broad domestic connectivity but could require careful airport checks in cities served by more than one airport.
Network overview
Where Avianca Brazil flies
Avianca Brazil operates 88 routes to 21 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Fortaleza to Sao Paulo (2,345 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Avianca Brazil flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Fortaleza → Sao Paulo
2,345 km · FOR → GRU
The longest sector in the Avianca Brazil network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Avianca Brazil
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FAQ
Avianca Brazil — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Its busiest departure hubs, ranked by number of routes, were Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife. Travellers using historical records should check the specific airport because São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro each have multiple commercial airports.
- Avianca Brazil no longer operates flights. Its network served Brazilian cities including Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, Florianópolis, Cuiabá and Belo Horizonte.
- Avianca Brazil has no current carry-on allowance because it is no longer operating. Historical limits depended on the ticket conditions and travel period, so the original booking documentation is the appropriate reference.
- Avianca Brazil tickets are no longer available. For the same domestic markets, compare current Brazilian carriers across flexible dates and avoid major holidays and peak travel periods when possible.
- Avianca Brazil served exactly 21 destinations across 1 country, operating 88 routes. It no longer serves those destinations because operations ended in 2019.
- Brasília was Avianca Brazil's busiest departure hub by number of routes. São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife were its other leading departure points.
- Avianca Brazil's longest route was Fortaleza to São Paulo, about 2,345 km nonstop. The airline no longer operates this service.
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