WestJet builds Winnipeg network, adds flights to Montreal, Ottawa & Nashville

News / Air & Airports

04-09-2024 6:43 am

Pax Global Media

WestJet is building out its Winnipeg network, adding new year-round, daily service to Montreal, as well as increased, daily, year-round service to Ottawa, beginning June 3, 2024.

The airline is also introducing new service between Winnipeg and Nashville, set to take off on Sept. 16, 2024, establishing the airline's seventh direct transborder connection out of Manitoba's capital city.

To celebrate the new rotes, an event was held at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on Monday (April 8). It was attended by Premier of Manitoba Wab Kinew and Nick Hays, President and CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority.

"We know how critical Ottawa and Montreal are for Winnipeg's business community, and we are thrilled to continue supporting Winnipeg's economic growth through strategic air service," stated Mike Scott, WestJet Group's executive vice-president and chief financial officer, in a press release.

"Expanding connectivity for Winnipeg is in direct response to our WestJet Rewards members and loyal business guests' need for reliable and convenient, non-stop service to and from both Ottawa and Montreal."

The schedule

Route	Frequency	Start Date	Departure (local)	Arrival (local)
Winnipeg - Ottawa	Daily	June 3	17:15	20:50
Ottawa - Winnipeg	Daily	June 3	21:35	23:26
Winnipeg - Montreal	Daily	June 3	9:35	13:20
Montreal - Winnipeg	Daily	June 3	14:20	16:30

Connecting Winnipeg & Music City

WestJet will also soon become the only airline providing direct connectivity between Winnipeg and Nashville this fall.

Route	Frequency	Start Date	End Date	Departure	Arrival
Winnipeg – Nashville	2x weekly	September 16	November 15	11:10	14:20
Nashville - Winnipeg	2x weekly	September 16	November 15	7:40	10:25

With the addition of Montreal and Nashville, WestJet will connect Winnipeg to over 23 non-stop destinations this year.

Guests travelling from Winnipeg will also be one stop away from accessing WestJet's growing list of global destinations, including Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo's Narita International Airport through WestJet's global hub in Calgary.

Route	Peak travel Frequency	Start Date
Domestic
Winnipeg – Calgary	Daily	In service
Winnipeg – Edmonton	Daily	In service
Winnipeg – Halifax	Daily	May 3
Winnipeg – Kelowna	2x weekly	June 24
Winnipeg – Montreal*	Daily	June 3
Winnipeg – Ottawa+	Daily	In service (transitioning to daily service on June 3)
Winnipeg – Regina	5x weekly	In service
Winnipeg – Saskatoon	Daily	In service
Winnipeg – Thunder Bay	Daily	In service
Winnipeg – Toronto	Daily	In service
Winnipeg – Vancouver	Daily	In service
Winnipeg – Victoria	2x weekly	June 25
Transborder
Winnipeg – Atlanta	5x weekly	In service
Winnipeg – Las Vegas	3x weekly	In service
Winnipeg – Los Angeles	3x weekly	In service
Winnipeg – Nashville*	2x weekly	September 16
Winnipeg – Orlando	4x weekly	Seasonal winter route
Winnipeg – Palm Springs	4x weekly	Seasonal winter route
Winnipeg – Phoenix	3x weekly	Seasonal winter route
Latin-Caribbean
Winnipeg – Cancun	5x weekly	Seasonal winter route
Winnipeg – Huatulco	1x weekly	Seasonal winter route
Winnipeg – Puerto Vallarta	6x weekly	Seasonal winter route
Winnipeg – Montego Bay	2x weekly	Seasonal winter route