Air Canada’s winter sun schedule for 2025-26 reflects the carrier’s largest network expansion to Latin America to date with 16% more seat capacity over last winter. Highlights of the carrier’s new services include new destinations Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara.

As well, 13 new routes including Santiago, Pointe-a-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Nassau, Montego Bay, and Huatulco are being introduced, along with additional frequencies to popular vacation destinations.

In total, Air Canada will offer over 55 daily flights and more than 80,000 seats weekly from its gateways across the country.

“Air Canada is delivering on its New Frontiers strategy with the expansion of its Latin America presence this winter,” said Air Canada Executive VP Mark Galardo. “Our Latin America winter schedule has been built to serve both Canadian and global Sixth Freedom connecting travellers, as well as capitalize on growing cargo opportunities.”

Marcelo Freixo, President of Embratur – Brazilian Tourism Board, said, “Rio de Janeiro is one of those unique places in the world where you can go hiking, swim in the ocean, experience the rich Afro-Brazilian culture, admire breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy an authentic and diverse gastronomy. The relaunch of this route meets a growing demand from Canadian travellers for genuine and sustainable experiences. That is why we remain committed to working in partnership to strengthen this and many other connections between Brazil and Canada.”

The airline will also introduce new winter routes from Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Vancouver, to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Mexico, and increase capacity to popular sun vacation destinations.

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