WestJet Winter: Five New Destinations & Lower Prices on 70% of Routes

WestJet has revealed its 2025/2026 winter schedule, featuring five new destinations: Panama City, Panama; Guadalajara, Mexico; Tepic (Nayarit), Mexico; Havana, Cuba; and Managua, Nicaragua.

Despite a small increase in departures, 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 peak season. 

This winter, WestJet will operate 305 total routes and serve 62 Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. sun destinations.

“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 EVP 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% of WestJet’s non-stop services are currently priced lower than they were in 2024.”

New destinations and routes

Overall seat capacity across the Latin America and Caribbean region will expand by 6%, with destinations like Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico in focus for new route growth.

Returning routes for Winter 2025/26

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. WestJet is also bringing back four additional routes, while restarting seasonal service to dozens of Canada’s favourite winter destinations.

Regional highlights of WestJet’s winter

• Ontario’s southbound seat capacity will rise by 8%, partly thanks to new routes from Toronto to Havana, Cuba and Samana, D.R., along with a first-time connection between Thunder Bay and Punta Cana.
• WestJet announced six new routes from its global hub in Calgary in its winter 2025/2026 schedule. New additions Guadalajara, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Tepic(Riviera Nayarit), Mexico; Puerto Plata, D.R.; and Cozumel, Mexico, will expand WestJet’s Calgary network to 98 non-stop destinations.
• New non-stop service between Winnipeg and Liberia, Costa Rica will mark WestJet’s first ever non-stop route from the Manitoba capital to Central America.
• British Columbia continues to be a major winter jumping-off spot for WestJet sun flights and packages. This winter will see the launch of all-new, non-stop seasonal service between Vancouver and Liberia, Costa Rica. Victoria International Airport will see an overall seat capacity increase of 10%, while Kelowna will see an overall increase of 11%.

Strengthening Asia connectivity

In addition to new sun routes, WestJet is continuing to boost its 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.

“We’re prioritizing flexibility, optionality and value to meet Canadians’ demand to visit warm weather destinations. With a peak of over 4,300 weekly departures to 106 destinations planned this winter, there’s something for everyone,” added Weatherill.WestJet’s full winter 2025/26 schedule goes on sale July 14.