CALGARY — WestJet is offering a sneak peek at its 2025/2026 winter schedule, featuring no fewer than five new destinations.
WestJet will operate 305 total routes this winter season, serving 62 Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. sun destinations.
Travellers can choose from flight-only options through WestJet, and vacation packages through Sunwing Vacations Group.
While departures will increase by three per cent year-over-year, capacity will be consistent with last winter, as seats will be removed from former Sunwing/Swoop aircraft, which will be updated to WestJet’s standard configuration before the start of winter, said John Weatherill, WestJet Group EVP and CCO.
“Canadians want value while escaping the cold, and WestJet’s 2025/2026 winter schedule delivers on both affordability and choice,” said Weatherill. “By expanding our sun network, strengthening key routes and growing strategically across Canada and internationally, WestJet is coming through for Canadians by connecting them to the destinations they love at prices they can afford.”
Weatherill added that 71% of WestJet’s non-stop services are currently priced lower than they were in 2024.
The schedule adds new destinations Panama City, Guadalajara, Tepic (Nayarit), Havana and Managua, Nicaragua.
The schedule also marks Mexico City’s first winter season of operation since becoming a year-round service.
Seat capacity across the Latin America and Caribbean region is scheduled to grow by 6%, with Costa Rica, the D.R. and Mexico in focus for new route growth.
| New destinations | Peak frequency | Start date | End date |
| Calgary – Panama City | 4x weekly | December 13, 2025 | April 25, 2026 |
| Calgary – Guadalajara | 2x weekly | December 7, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Calgary – Tepic (Nayarit) | 1x weekly | December 13, 2025 | April 25, 2026 |
| Montréal – Managua | 1x weekly | December 18, 2025 | April 2, 2026 |
| Toronto – Havana | 2x weekly | December 18, 2025 | April 23, 2026 |
| New routes | Peak frequency | Start date | End date |
| Calgary – Cozumel | 1x weekly | December 20, 2025 | April 11, 2026 |
| Calgary – Puerto Plata | 1x weekly | December 14, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Vancouver – Liberia | 1x weekly | December 12, 2025 | April 24, 2026 |
| Montréal – Samaná | 2x weekly | December 11, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Québec City – Montego Bay | 1x weekly | December 6, 2025 | April 11, 2026 |
| Thunder Bay – Punta Cana | 1x weekly | December 16, 2025 | April 7, 2026 |
| Winnipeg – Liberia | 1x weekly | December 19, 2025 | April 25, 2026 |
RETURNING ROUTES FOR WINTER 2025-26
Samana in the D.R., previously offered only through Sunwing Airlines, will now be offered by WestJet.
WestJet also returns service to four additional routes, while restarting seasonal service to dozens of Canada’s favourite winter destinations.
| Route | Peak frequency | Start date | End date |
| Calgary – Mexico City | 4x weekly | Year-round service extension | |
| Edmonton – Montego Bay | 1x weekly | November 2, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Québec City – San Andrés | 1x weekly | December 8, 2025 | April 6, 2026 |
| Toronto – Samaná | 1x weekly | December 11, 2025 | April 23, 2026 |
ASIA CONNECTIVITY
Service between WestJetʻs global hub in Calgary and Tokyo (Narita) will increase from three to seven flights per week, enabling daily connectivity to Asia and contributing to 18% year-over-year in intercontinental growth.
“We’re prioritizing flexibility, optionality and value to meet Canadians’ demand to visit warm weather destinations. With a peak of over 4,300 weekly departures to 106 destinations planned this winter, there’s something for everyone,” said Weatherill.
WestJet’s full winter 2025/26 schedule is available for booking from July 14.
