WestJet Boosts Mexico Flights From Vancouver This Winter

Image: WestJet is expanding Mexico service from B.C.'s lower mainland this winter. (Photo Credit: WestJet)
Image: WestJet is expanding Mexico service from B.C.'s lower mainland this winter. (Photo Credit: WestJet)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:30 AM ET, Wed August 9, 2023

WestJet has announced an expanded winter schedule serving British Columbia's Lower Mainland, further enhancing connectivity from Vancouver International Airport to some of Mexico's most popular destinations.

The airline also announced the addition of weekly non-stop service between YVR and Ixtapa.

Chris Avery

Chris Avery, Westjet VP Network Planning (Photo Credit: WestJet)

"We are thrilled to bring more opportunity for our guests across B.C.'s Lower Mainland to seamlessly connect to their favourite destinations across Mexico this winter," said Chris Avery, VP, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development.

"In alignment with our strategy, we are proud to add Vancouver to the list of Canadian communities through which we are creating extensive and affordable opportunities for our guests to plan their winter getaways." 

Network Details 

RouteFrequencyStart Date
Vancouver - Cancun9x weeklyYear round
Vancouver – Los Cabos11x weeklyYear round
Vancouver – Ixtapa1x weeklyFriday, December 22
Vancouver – Puerto Vallarta 9x weeklyYear round 
Vancouver – Mazatlán2x weekly Friday, November 3
Vancouver – Huatulco4x weeklySunday, October 29

 

With a 14% increase to its capacity serving Mexico from YVR this winter, WestJet says it will provide more seats connecting Vancouver to Mexico than any other airline. 

WestJet's network expansion also includes increased sun flights from Abbotsford this winter.

RouteFrequencyStart date
Abbotsford – Puerto Vallarta2x weeklyTuesday, December 5
Abbotsford – Los Cabos1x weeklyMonday, December 4

  

In addition to WestJet's new sun connections serving the Lower Mainland, Sunwing Airlines is further strengthening the region’s leisure travel opportunities with an extensive winter schedule serving Vancouver International Airport. 

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