WestJet adds Calgary-Merida flights, other new routes for winter 2026-27

This winter, WestJet is flying to Merida, Mexico (MID) for the first time via its global hub at Calgary International Airport (YYC)

The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatan and Western Canada.

WestJet is also 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).

"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," said John Weatherill, WestJet's executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, in a press release.

"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."

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. 

Sunwing welcomes back fan-favourite

Sunwing Vacations has also announced 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 Sunwing.ca.

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