WestJet’s 2025/26 winter schedule will feature five new destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America. While departures will increase by three percent 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.
This winter, WestJet will operate 305 total routes and serve 62 Latin American, Caribbean, and US sun destinations, including flight-only options through WestJet and vacation packages through Sunwing Vacations.
The schedule adds the following new destinations, with seasonal flights starting in December, running through April, 2026:
- Calgary – Panama City, Panama; Guadalajara, Mexico; Tepic (Nayarit), Mexico
- Toronto – Havana, Cuba
- Montreal – Managua, Nicaragua
Meanwhile, new routes include:
- Calgary – Cozumel, Puerto Plata
- Vancouver – Liberia
- Montreal – Samaná
- Quebec City – Montego Bay
- Thunder Bay – Punta Canada
- Winnipeg – Liberia
Returning routes
Samaná, Dominican Republic, previously offered only through Sunwing Airlines, will now be offered by WestJet, connecting guests to one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing eco-tourism regions, known for its pristine beaches and natural beauty.
Service also returns on four additional routes:
- Calgary – Mexico City
- Edmonton – Montego Bay
- Quebec City – San Andres
- Toronto – Samana
The schedule also marks Mexico City’s first winter season of operation from Calgary since becoming a year-round service.
With additional seasonal service to dozens of popular winter destinations also restarting, seat capacity across the Latin America and Caribbean region is scheduled to grow by 6%, with vacation hotspots like Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico in focus for new route growth.
WestJet Group Executive VP and COO John Weatherill notes that 71% of WestJet’s non-stop services are currently priced lower than they were in 2024.
Asia
In addition to sun expansion, WestJet is continuing its growth in international markets. Service between the airline’s 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.
WestJet’s full winter 2025/26 schedule is available for booking from July 14, 2025.
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