# Flights from Brazil paid in USDT: rules, taxes and routes

> International flights from Brazil paid in USDT, USDC or BTC: Central Bank rules on stablecoins since February 2026, crypto reporting and 7 routes on sale.

- URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/
- Last updated: 2026-10-12
- Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com)

Brazil ranks 1st in the Chainalysis 2026 crypto adoption index. This page sets out the tax and Central Bank rules on payments abroad, with their dates. It also lists our routes from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

**Quick answer — How do I pay for an international flight with USDT from Brazil?**

**SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells international flights from Brazil. You pay with USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25, then book. As of October 2026, card purchases abroad carry 3.5% IOF, and stablecoin payments follow Central Bank FX rules. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued.

## Brazil: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026)

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main international airports | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG), Campinas Viracopos (VCP), Brasília (BSB) |
| IOF on card purchases abroad | 3.5% on credit and prepaid card purchases abroad, up from 3.38% after the measures announced on May 22, 2025 |
| Stablecoins and foreign exchange | Since February 2, 2026, buying, selling or paying with stablecoins, including international transfers, counts as a foreign exchange operation (BCB Resolution 521) |
| Cap with unlicensed foreign counterparties | $100,000 per transfer, as reported for the 2025 Central Bank rules |
| Crypto reporting | DeCripto declaration to the Receita Federal from July 2026; holdings above R$5,000 on December 31, 2025 go in the annual tax return |
| Crypto adoption | Brazil ranks 1st in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index |
| Spending abroad | $21.7 billion in 2025, the highest since 2014 (Central Bank data) |
| Routes from Brazil in our list | 7, all on sale: São Paulo to Miami, Lisbon, Orlando, Santiago, New York and Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon |

## Search flights from São Paulo

Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=GRU

Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement.

## How much IOF do I pay on a card purchase abroad in 2026?

The IOF on purchases and cash withdrawals abroad with a credit or prepaid card is 3.5%. The rate was 3.38% from January 2025. It rose to 3.5% after the fiscal measures announced by the Ministry of Finance on May 22, 2025. Those measures also stopped the gradual cut planned since 2022 (Nubank, page updated August 25, 2026).

The IOF comes on top of the exchange rate used by your card issuer. On a $1,000 purchase abroad, it adds $35 before any bank spread. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. See the [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) for other countries.

## What changed for stablecoin payments in Brazil in 2026?

Since February 2, 2026, stablecoin operations follow foreign exchange rules. The Banco Central do Brasil issued Resolutions 519, 520 and 521 on November 10, 2025. They create a licence for virtual asset service providers and set their rules of conduct (Cointelegraph, November 11, 2025).

- **Resolution 521:** buying, selling or exchanging fiat-pegged virtual assets, including international transfers and payments with them, is treated as a foreign exchange operation.
- **Cap:** transactions with unlicensed foreign counterparties are reported as capped at $100,000 per transfer.
- **Self-custody wallets:** transfers to and from your own wallet are covered when a service provider handles them; the provider must identify the wallet owner.
- **Reporting:** mandatory reporting of cross-border operations started on May 4, 2026.

In practice, the Brazilian platform where you buy USDT applies these rules to your purchase and to your transfers. We have not verified whether IOF applies to a stablecoin operation classed as foreign exchange. Ask your provider or a Brazilian tax adviser.

## Is crypto legal in Brazil?

Yes. Brazilian residents can hold, buy and sell crypto. Since February 2, 2026, crypto service providers come under an authorisation regime of the Banco Central do Brasil. The Central Bank rules do not ban self-custody wallets. They require the provider to identify the owner of a wallet and to check the origin and destination of the assets it transfers.

## Which routes from Brazil can I book with SatFares?

Seven routes in our list of 100 depart from Brazil, and all seven are on sale. The long-haul ones go to the United States and the Iberian Peninsula. São Paulo to Santiago is measured by OAG: 134,953 scheduled seats in October 2026, both directions. The other six are in our list for their audience and are not measured. You can also search other routes from Brazilian airports in the live search.

*Routes from Brazil in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.*

| Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [São Paulo to Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/) | GRU → LIS | 7,935 km | On sale |
| [São Paulo to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/) | GRU → MIA | 6,574 km | On sale |
| [São Paulo to Orlando](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-orlando/) | GRU → MCO | 6,869 km | On sale |
| São Paulo to Santiago | GRU → SCL | 2,615 km | On sale |
| São Paulo to New York | GRU → JFK | 7,664 km | On sale |
| São Paulo to Madrid | GRU → MAD | 8,378 km | On sale |
| Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon | GIG → LIS | 7,715 km | On sale |

## Selected airlines: crypto status and availability with us

| Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LATAM | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available |
| GOL | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available |
| [Azul](https://satfares.com/airlines/azul/) | No | — | Azul's official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Pix, FGTS (app only), vouchers, Azul credit and points plus money; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Azul, payment methods](https://www.voeazul.com.br/br/pt/sobreazul/pagamento1) | Available |
| [TAP Air Portugal](https://satfares.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/) | No | — | The official payment-methods page lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [TAP Air Portugal, payment methods](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/booking-information/payment-methods) | Available |

*Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.*

## USDT or USDC: which stablecoin should I use from Brazil?

Both work, but on different networks. SatFares accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. USDC sent on Solana, Base or Polygon is not accepted. Check the network in your Brazilian platform before you withdraw.

- USDT on TRC-20 is credited after 20 confirmations; ERC-20 tokens after 12.
- Send each token only to the address shown for its network. Funds sent on another network may be lost.
- The minimum top-up is $25. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged.

Our guide [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/) compares the two coins, network by network.

## Held, not charged

1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet.
2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released.
3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance.

If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement.

## What must I declare to the Receita Federal?

Crypto held on December 31, 2025 above R$5,000 must be declared in the annual income tax return (meutudo, February 10, 2026). From July 2026, the DeCripto declaration becomes the main channel for reporting crypto operations to the Receita Federal. Spending crypto that has gained value since you bought it may create a taxable gain. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Ask a Brazilian accountant about your own operations.

## What data does the airline need for a flight from São Paulo?

No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details for an international flight. We pass them to the airline only. Flights to the United States also need the visa or travel authorisation that applies to your passport. More in [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/).

## Flights from Brazil paid in crypto: questions

### Can I pay for an international flight from Brazil with USDT?

Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), then book. The amount is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Our team books the ticket on request; if it can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance.

### Is there IOF when I pay SatFares in crypto?

SatFares does not charge IOF and no card is used. The IOF of 3.5% applies to card purchases abroad. Since February 2, 2026, buying or paying with stablecoins counts as a foreign exchange operation under Central Bank Resolution 521. We have not verified the IOF treatment of that operation: ask your provider or an accountant.

### What is the IOF rate on international card purchases in 2026?

3.5% on purchases and withdrawals abroad with a credit or prepaid card. The rate rose from 3.38% after the fiscal measures announced on May 22, 2025, according to a Nubank page updated on August 25, 2026. The bank's exchange rate and spread come on top.

### Can I send USDC on Solana or Base?

No. SatFares accepts USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). A token sent on a network we don't support may be lost, so check the network in your Brazilian platform before you withdraw.

### Do I have to declare crypto in Brazil?

Yes, above certain amounts. Holdings above R$5,000 on December 31, 2025 go in the annual income tax return. From July 2026, the DeCripto declaration is the main channel for reporting crypto operations to the Receita Federal. Ask an accountant about your own case.

### Which routes from Brazil are on SatFares?

Seven routes in our list depart from Brazil: São Paulo to Lisbon, Miami, Orlando, Santiago, New York and Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon. All are on sale. Our live search also accepts other routes from Brazilian airports, and our team books the ticket on request.

### Do you sell hotels in Lisbon or Orlando?

No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a travel package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. The ticket is issued by the airline in the traveller's name, and you arrange your stay in Lisbon, Miami or Orlando separately.

## Sources

1. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (checked 2026-10-12)
2. [Brazil central bank crypto rules: stablecoins as foreign exchange](https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-central-bank-crypto-rules-stablecoins-foreign-exchange) — Cointelegraph (checked 2026-10-12)
3. [Declaração de Bitcoin e outras criptos no Imposto de Renda 2026](https://meutudo.com.br/blog/noticias/2026/02/10/declaracao-de-bitcoin-e-outras-criptos-no-imposto-de-renda-2026-exige-atencao/) — meutudo (checked 2026-10-12)
4. [Gastos de brasileiros no exterior em 2025](https://economicnewsbrasil.com.br/2026/01/26/gastos-brasileiros-exterior-maior-nivel-2014/) — Economic News Brasil (January 26, 2026)
5. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026)
6. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12)

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SatFares: SatFares is a flight booking site paid only in crypto (USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued.