WestJet’s 100th Destination from YYC Opens a Continent of Possibilities

Beginning this fall, WestJet will inaugurate service from Calgary to Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the airline’s 100th destination from YYC Calgary Airport. 

The three-times weekly route kicking off November 8 will also represent the only non-stop flight between Western Canada and South America.

“Our first flight between Western Canada and South America is the beginning of an exciting chapter in WestJet’s Calgary story. From our very first flight in 1996 to 100 non-stop destinations on four continents, this city has stood alongside us every step of the way,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group CEO.

“We’re deeply grateful to our Calgary partners and the millions of guests who have trusted us over the years; this support has made the road from one to 100 possible and we are proud to further strengthen Calgary’s position as the best connected mid-sized city in North America.”

WestJet says the new service complements its winter leisure offerings, providing Western Canadians with a new continental gateway to escape the cold for warmer weather adventures. 

As the largest city in the Americas, São Paulo adds valuable business opportunities, including belly-cargo capacity, supporting businesses on both continents with more flexible access to expanding markets. 

The new service between Calgary and São Paulo, aboard WestJet’s 787-9 Dreamliner unlocks an entirely new continent for Western Canadians to explore. Guests can book flights between Calgary and São Paulo on WestJet.com beginning today.

* Pending government approval

São Paulo is a global hub of LATAM Airlines Group, WestJet’s key South American partner. In the coming months, pending all associated government approvals, WestJet guests will gain convenient access to more than 30 onward and desirable destinations across the continent including Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Montevideo, Uruguay, among others. 

The new route further complements WestJet’s existing partnerships in Latin America, including a codeshare agreement with Aeroméxico and an interline agreement with Copa Airlines.