First look at WestJetʻs 2025/2026 winter schedule; bookings open July 14

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.

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