Enhanced Airlift Drives Record Canadian Arrivals to Surging Los Cabos

Canada has emerged as one of the strongest-performing international growth markets for Los Cabos in 2025. Projections for final numbers see 240,000 Canadian visitors in 2025, up 20%, marking the destination’s strongest performance from Canada to date. 

Growth reflects sustained demand across the country, with Western Canada continuing to provide a strong foundation while Ontario  and Québec  play an increasingly important role in driving incremental growth.

“We’ve had strong, year-round air access from Western Canada for years, and that market continues to perform extremely well,” says Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board. “What we’re seeing now is acceleration from the East. Direct flights from Toronto have delivered the biggest gains. Now, airlift from Montreal represents a growth opportunity as access continues to expand.”

That shift is evident in the numbers, with Toronto-origin travel to Los Cabos up nearly 37% year over year, making it the fastest-growing Canadian gateway. Quebec is gaining momentum as expanded Montreal air service builds awareness and demand, while Canada overall continues to rank as one of the destination’s fastest-growing international source markets.

Canada’s Winter Airlift to Los Cabos Peaks in January

Next month, Los Cabos will be served by approximately 43 non-stop flights per week from Canada, marking peak winter airlift. Non-stop service will operate from eight Canadian cities — Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Kelowna, Victoria and Winnipeg — providing strong nationwide connectivity during the busiest travel months.

“Canadians don’t want to connect through the U.S. The demand is already there, and we see it in the indirect travel numbers,” says Esponda. “Give them a direct flight, and they choose Los Cabos.”

The Los Cabos Tourism Board says the Canadian market is not only expanding, it’s also high value. Canadian travellers stay an average of 10 nights in the destination, nearly double the 5.7-night average recorded by U.S. visitors, translating into significantly higher in-destination spending.

Experiences Beyond the Resort

Los Cabos has diverse hotel product at a variety of budget points, but the tourism board understands that it takes more than that to build a great destination.

“What we’re building in Los Cabos goes beyond hotels,” says Esponda. “We’re creating a destination where travellers can move easily between nature, culture, dining and community, and that’s what today’s high-value traveller is responding to.”

Now open at Cabo del Sol, along the Tourist Corridor, Ánima Village marks the first phase of a US$130 million mixed-use retail development designed to expand how visitors experience Los Cabos beyond the resort. Conceived as an open-air village rather than a traditional shopping centre, the project brings together luxury retail, dining, contemporary art and public gathering space within a walkable, landscaped environment.

Developed over three years, the project is launching in phases. The first phase opened early  December, with a selection of global retail brands including All Saints, Birkenstock, Coach, Farm Rio, Golden Goose, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Nike, Sephora, and Sunglass Hut. Additional retail, dining, and cultural components will continue to debut as the project rolls out.

Sustainability and Sense of Place 

Alongside continued infrastructure investment, the tourism board says Los Cabos is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and place-based tourism. It recently became only the second city in Mexico to receive international Bird City certification, recognizing its efforts in habitat protection, environmental education and community-led conservation. The region is home to more than 340 species of birds. 

“Los Cabos is different,” says Esponda. “It’s not just the beach. It’s mountains, desert, and history. It’s a landscape that feels dramatic and real. At the same time, we’re committed to protecting our natural and cultural wealth, ensuring that tourism benefits local communities while preserving the environment for generations to come.”