Los Cabos projects 240,000 Canadian arrivals in 2025, up 20% year-over-year

Los Cabos is projecting approximately 240,000 Canadian arrivals in 2025, representing a 20% year-over-year increase.

Toronto has emerged as the fastest-growing Canadian gateway, with arrivals up nearly 37% year-over-year. 

Growth is also accelerating from Montreal as air service expands, while Western Canadian markets including Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton continue to provide strong baseline demand.

"We've had strong, year-round air access from Western Canada for years, and that market continues to perform extremely well," said Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board. 

"What we're seeing now is acceleration from the East. Direct flights from Toronto have delivered the biggest gains. Now, airlift from Montreal represents a growth opportunity as access continues to expand."

Los Cabos will be served by approximately 43 non-stop flights per week from Canada in January, representing peak winter airlift. 

Service operates from eight Canadian cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Kelowna, Victoria and Winnipeg.

"Canadians don't want to connect through the U.S. The demand is already there, and we see it in the indirect travel numbers," said Esponda. 

"Give them a direct flight, and they choose Los Cabos."

According to Los Cabos Tourism Board data, Canadian travellers stay an average of 10 nights in Los Cabos, nearly double the 5.7-night average for U.S. visitors.

The destination recently reported the opening of Ánima Village at Cabo del Sol, a US$130 million mixed-use retail development launching in phases. 

The first phase opened in early December with brands including All Saints, Birkenstock, Coach, Farm Rio, Golden Goose, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Nike, Sephora and Sunglass Hut. 

Additional retail, dining and cultural components will follow.

Los Cabos also received international Bird City certification, becoming the second Mexican city to earn the designation recognizing habitat protection and conservation efforts. 

The region is home to more than 340 bird species.

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