by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Mon July 7, 2025
The flight schedule at WestJet is about to get busier for the 2025-26 winter sun season. The airline announced today, July 7, 2025 a host of new and expanded routes that will bring Canadians to the warm destinations we seek.
The airline also announced expanded domestic service, particularly in Western Canada.
"Canadians want value while escaping the cold, and WestJet's 2025/2026 winter schedule delivers on both affordability and choice," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "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. In fact, 71 per cent of WestJet's non-stop services are currently priced lower than they were in 2024."
New Destinations and Routes to the South
"We're prioritizing flexibility, optionality and value to meet Canadians' demand to visit warm weather destinations,” said Weatherill. “With a peak of over 4,300 weekly departures to 106 destinations planned this winter, there's something for everyone!"
From December to April, WestJet will be flying to five destinations it has not flown to before:
Additionally, the airline is introducing weekly service on new routes, opening up direct service for passengers who previously had to navigate connecting flights, including:
- Calgary - Cozumel
- Calgary - Puerto Plata
- Vancouver - Liberia
- Montreal - Samana
- Quebec City - Montego Bay
- Québec City – San Andrés
- Thunder Bay - Punta Cana
- Winnipeg - Liberia
The winter sun season flights will be available to book starting July 14, 2025.
International and Domestic Growth
WestJet has a stated growth of 18 percent year-over-year in the transcontinental market. Part of this is increased lift between Calgary (YYC) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). This route will increase from a thrice-weekly service to a daily one.
Here at home, WestJet will operate more than two million domestic seats, serving 31 Canadian destinations during the winter 2025/2026 travel season from its hub at the YYC Calgary International Airport. The airline has increased capacity on key routes within Western Canada.
|
Route | Peak weekly frequency | Dates |
Increase over winter 2024 |
|---|
Calgary-Prince George | 9x weekly | Year-round | 29 per cent |
|---|
Calgary–Abbotsford | 32x weekly | Year-round | 19 per cent |
|---|
Calgary–Kelowna | 66x weekly | Year-round | 27 per cent |
|---|
Calgary–Regina | 45x weekly | Year-round | 10 per cent |
|---|
Domestic connectivity on routes that don’t include Calgary is also increasing. The new frequency will be available starting July 14, 2025.
“The increase in domestic frequency not only offers greater convenience and flexible travel options, but also strengthens Kelowna's connectivity to international destinations," says Sam Samaddar, CEO, Kelowna International Airport. "The significant increase to the winter schedule will benefit our local community by attracting more visitors to enjoy everything our region has to offer, spurring local tourism and business."
| Route | Peak weekly
frequency | Dates | Increase over
winter 2024 |
| Vancouver - Kelowna | 55x weekly | Year-round | 53 per cent |
| Vancouver - Victoria | 35x weekly | Year-round | 25 per cent |
| Vancouver – Nanaimo | 6x weekly | Year-round | 50 per cent |
| Vancouver - Cranbrook | 5x weekly | Year-round | 67 per cent |
| Kelowna – Calgary | 66x weekly | Year-round | 27 per cent |
| Kelowna – Edmonton | 27x weekly | Year-round | 42 per cent |
| Kelowna – Toronto | 5x weekly | Year-round | 67 per cent |
| Victoria – Kelowna | 5x weekly | Year-round | 67 per cent |
| Victoria – Edmonton | 13x weekly | Year-round | 44 per cent |
Topics From This Article to Explore
