CALGARY — WestJet is expanding its international network with the launch of new non-stop service between Calgary and São Paulo, Brazil, marking the airline’s 100th non-stop destination from YYC Calgary Airport.

Set to begin this fall, the new route will operate three times weekly between Calgary and Guarulhos International Airport, offering the only non-stop service between Western Canada and South America. The milestone underscores WestJet’s long-standing growth in Calgary while opening a new continental gateway for both leisure and business travel.

“Our first flight between Western Canada and South America is the beginning of an exciting chapter in WestJet’s Calgary story. From our very first flight in 1996 to 100 non-stop destinations on four continents, this city has stood alongside us every step of the way,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, Chief Executive Officer of the WestJet Group. “We’re deeply grateful to our Calgary partners and the millions of guests who have trusted us over the years; this support has made the road from one to 100 possible and we are proud to further strengthen Calgary’s position as the best connected mid-sized city in North America!”

The new service complements WestJet’s winter leisure strategy, offering travellers a warm-weather escape while expanding access to major cultural, economic and tourism centres across the continent. São Paulo serves as a gateway to destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Santiago, offering Canadian travellers a wide range of travel options from a single non-stop flight.

Beyond leisure travel, the route also supports increased business connectivity and cargo capacity. As the largest city in the Americas and a major economic centre, São Paulo offers expanded opportunities for trade, investment and belly-cargo transport between Canada and South America.

Flights will be operated aboard WestJet’s 787-9 Dreamliner. Tickets are currently on sale for travel this fall.

The flight schedule is as follows:

• Calgary–São Paulo: 3x weekly, starts Nov. 8, 2026, departs 22:45, arrives 15:35
• São Paulo–Calgary: 3x weekly, starts Nov. 9, 2026, departs 19:40, arrives 05:15

For more details, go to www.westjet.com.