WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026-2027

For the first time, WestJet is flying to Mérida, Mexico (MID) via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport.

The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western Canada, providing access to the rich history, famous architecture and distinct cuisine of Mexico’s safest city.

As well, WestJet is adding new non-stop connections between Belize City, Belize (BZE) and Winnipeg (YWG); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) and Winnipeg; San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD) and Regina (YQR); as well as Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) and Ottawa (YOW).

John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said that: “These additions support the growing demand for options in Mexico and the Latin Caribbean, while sustainably expanding our schedule and managing our fleet during the peak winter travel season.”

Weatherill continued: “We are excited to offer more ways for guests to trade their snow boots for sandals in the destinations that matter most to them, and we look forward to the travel stories that will take off from these exciting new options.”

The new routes underscore WestJet’s ongoing commitment to being the nation’s leading leisure airline in sun destination travel.

In addition to being the number one Canadian carrier to Mexico by flights, the airline will also maintain its position as the leading Canadian airline in Belize and Liberia this winter.

During the peak winter travel season, WestJet will serve 50 sun destinations from 15 Canadian cities, more than any other airline in Canada. The airline is also planning on growing capacity on its most popular returning routes; which will be shared in the coming weeks.

As well, Sunwing Vacations has unveiled its winter schedule, revealing three new vacation package options. As part of its broader vacation package offering, guests can take advantage of returning winter vacations to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Roatán, Honduras.

Sunwing Vacations will also offer packages between Ottawa and Liberia for the first time. The full vacation package winter schedule runs from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and is currently available for sale on www.Sunwing.ca.

Go to www.westjet.com for more.