MONTREAL — Air Canada is expanding its Mexico network for Summer 2026, adding a new year-round route between Montréal and Guadalajara and increasing overall seat capacity to the country by 18% compared to last summer.

The expansion comes as Canada and Mexico continue to deepen economic and tourism ties, with the carrier positioning its enhanced schedule as part of broader efforts to support trade diversification and growing passenger and cargo demand.

Highlights of the network growth include the launch of new, year-round service between Montréal and Guadalajara, alongside increased frequencies to Cancún, Monterrey, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. 

Air Canada first began service to Mexico in 1954, with flights routed from Montréal and Toronto to Tampa and onward to Mexico City.

“Since 1954, Mexico has been an important part of our global network, and this summer, Air Canada’s added capacity will further reinforce the long-standing tourism and commercial ties between our two countries,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada.  

“Taking advantage of growing passenger and cargo demand strength, new service between Montréal and Guadalajara will be offered year-round and we will increase capacity to other sought after destinations across the country,” he added.

New Montréal–Guadalajara service

The new Montréal–Guadalajara route will operate three times weekly year-round. Flight AC1393 will depart Montréal at 17:00 and arrive in Guadalajara at 20:55 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, beginning June 2, 2026. The return service, AC1392, will depart Guadalajara at 08:05 and arrive in Montréal at 15:30 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, starting June 3, 2026. Schedule times are subject to change.

Expanded summer frequencies

In addition to the new route, Air Canada is increasing capacity on several existing Mexico routes for Summer 2026:

• Montréal–Cancún will see four additional weekly flights, rising to 11 weekly departures from seven in 2025.
• Toronto–Monterrey will add one additional weekly flight, increasing to four weekly departures from three.
• Vancouver–Mexico City will gain four additional weekly flights, increasing to 11 per week starting June 27.
• Vancouver–Puerto Vallarta will add one additional weekly flight, doubling service to two weekly departures from one in 2025.

For Summer 2026, Air Canada plans to operate 10 daily flights from its three global hubs in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver to five destinations in Mexico, representing approximately 1,700 daily one-way seats. The airline says this reflects an 18% increase in seat capacity compared to Summer 2025.

During peak winter season, the carrier operates up to 30 non-stop flights from eight Canadian cities to 11 destinations in Mexico. In addition to direct services, Air Canada connects Mexico to Europe and Asia through its hubs in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver, further integrating the market into its global network.

Air Canada’s Mexico flights offer both premium and economy cabins, complimentary beer and wine, premium Canadian snacks and award-winning inflight entertainment for all customers. Fast, free Wi-Fi is available for Aeroplan members.