by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Wed January 28, 2026
Air Canada announced it is expanding its winter 2026–27 schedule with new flights to Quito, year-round service to Europe, increased Latin America capacity and new sun routes from Calgary, with flights now available for booking.
“With a comprehensive network spanning all six inhabited continents, Air Canada’s expanded winter schedule further cements our hubs as premier global gateways facilitating fast, convenient travel. These exciting new additions and enhancements are a catalyst to facilitating tourism, trade and connectivity, and deliver more compelling opportunities for our customers and Aeroplan Members to travel almost anywhere in the world to, from or via Canada,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada.
“We are continuing our strategic expansion into Latin America, taking advantage of continued demand strength and cargo opportunities, while leveraging a new Airbus A321 XLR base at our Toronto-Pearson global hub to enable year-round service to Copenhagen and Manchester. We are also capitalizing on growing demand and Vancouver’s unique geography to add our first-ever service to Sapporo, the only non-stop from North America to this world-recognized winter leisure destination, while bringing two new options for our brand loyal customers in Calgary seeking out the warmth of Mexico’s beaches,” he concluded.
New service to Quito
Air Canada will add Quito to its network beginning in early December, operating three weekly flights from Montréal and one weekly flight from Toronto. Service will be operated on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
Expanded Latin America schedule
Across South America, Air Canada is increasing winter flights to Brazil, Peru and Chile, with earlier starts and additional frequencies to Rio de Janeiro and Lima, as well as its newly launched Montréal–Santiago service. Flights to Bogotá will operate on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet in a three-cabin configuration.
Year-round Europe from Toronto
As of October, flights from Toronto to Manchester and Copenhagen will become year-round. Both routes will be operated with the Airbus A321XLR, marking the first time Air Canada’s narrow-body aircraft will offer Signature Class lie-flat seats. The expansion is supported by a new A321XLR base at Toronto Pearson, complementing a previously announced base at Montréal–Trudeau.
New sun routes from Calgary
From December, Calgary will have new non-stop options to Cancún and Puerto Vallarta. Operated by Air Canada Rouge on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, flights to Cancún will run four times weekly, with three weekly flights to Puerto Vallarta.
Winter Flight Schedules and Route Details
New Quito Service (Winter 2026–27)
Air Canada will launch seasonal flights to Quito in early December, from both Montréal and Toronto.
Quito flight schedule:
| Flight | From | To | Departs | Arrives | Days | Season |
|---|
| AC962 | Montréal (YUL) | Quito (UIO) | 17:40 | 00:10 (+1) | Wed, Fri, Sun | Dec. 4, 2026 – Mar. 26, 2027 |
| AC963 | Quito (UIO) | Montréal (YUL) | 09:00 | 15:15 | Mon, Thu, Sat | Dec. 5, 2026 – Mar. 27, 2027 |
| AC960 | Toronto (YYZ) | Quito (UIO) | 17:55 | 00:10 (+1) | Sat | Dec. 5, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2027 |
| AC961 | Quito (UIO) | Toronto (YYZ) | 09:00 | 15:10 | Sun | Dec. 6, 2026 – Mar. 21, 2027 |
Year-Round Europe Flights from Toronto
As of late October 2026, Air Canada will operate year-round flights from Toronto to Manchester and Copenhagen.
Europe flight schedule:
| Flight | From | To | Departs | Arrives | Days | Effective |
|---|
| AC908 | Toronto (YYZ) | Manchester (MAN) | 21:00 | 09:00 (+1) | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Oct. 25, 2026 |
| AC909 | Manchester (MAN) | Toronto (YYZ) | 12:00 | 15:05 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| AC828 | Toronto (YYZ) | Copenhagen (CPH) | 21:15 | 10:15 (+1) | Tue, Thu, Sat | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| AC829 | Copenhagen (CPH) | Toronto (YYZ) | 11:45 | 14:45 | Wed, Fri, Sun | Oct. 28, 2026 |
New Calgary Sun Routes (Winter 2026–27)
Air Canada will add new non-stop winter service from Calgary to Mexico beginning in December.
Calgary sun flight schedule:
| Flight | From | To | Departs | Arrives | Days | Season |
|---|
| AC2120 | Calgary (YYC) | Cancun (CUN) | 08:30 | 15:50 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Dec. 11, 2026 – Apr. 11, 2027 |
| AC2121 | Cancun (CUN) | Calgary (YYC) | 16:50 | 21:00 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Dec. 11, 2026 – Apr. 11, 2027 |
| AC2122 | Calgary (YYC) | Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | 10:50 | 16:40 | Tue, Thu, Sat | Dec. 10, 2026 – Apr. 10, 2027 |
| AC2123 | Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | Calgary (YYC) | 17:40 | 21:45 | Tue, Thu, Sat | Dec. 10, 2026 – Apr. 10, 2027 |
Expanded Latin America Flying (Winter 2026–27)
Air Canada is also increasing winter flights across its Latin American routes compared to Winter 2025–26:
Toronto–Rio de Janeiro
Flights resume Oct. 24, 2026 — six weeks earlier than in 2025.
Toronto–Lima
Flights resume Oct. 24, 2026 — six weeks earlier than in 2025.
Frequency increases to three weekly flights (up from two).
Montréal–Lima
Flights resume Oct. 25, 2026 — six weeks earlier than in 2025.
Frequency increases to three weekly flights (up from two).
Montréal–Santiago
Flights resume Nov. 26, 2026 — three weeks earlier than in 2025.
Frequency increases to four weekly flights (up from three).
Montréal–Bogotá
Frequency increases to four weekly flights (up from three).
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