Spreading it Out: WestJet Adds 5 New Routes for Winter 2026-2027

Merida from Calgary. Belize and Punta Cana from Winnipeg. Liberia from Ottawa. San José del Cabo from Regina. WestJet has revealed some interesting new routes for winter 2026-2027.

WestJet will fly to Mérida, Mexico (MID) for the first time via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport. The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western Canada, providing access to the city’s rich history, famous architecture and distinct cuisine. 

The other new routes offer non-stop options to destinations less-served from smaller Canadian centres, providing some welcome new choices for travel advisors and their clients.

“These additions support the growing demand for options in Mexico and the Latin Caribbean, while sustainably expanding our schedule and managing our fleet during the peak winter travel season,” said John Weatherill, WestJet EVP and Chief Commercial Officer. 

“We are excited to offer more ways for guests to trade their snow boots for sandals in the destinations that matter most to them, and we look forward to the travel stories that will take off from these exciting new options.”

WestJet says the new routes underscore its commitment to being the nation’s leading leisure airline in sun destination travel. In addition to staking a claim as the number one Canadian carrier to Mexico by flights, the airline will also maintain its position as the leading Canadian airline in Belize and Liberia this winter. 

During the peak winter travel season, WestJet will serve 50 sun destinations from 15 Canadian cities, more than any other airline in Canada. The airline is also planning on growing capacity on its most popular returning routes; which will be shared in the coming weeks. 

WestJet Group’s Sunwing Vacations Welcomes Back Favourite Destinations

Now part of the WestJet Group, Sunwing Vacations also announced its winter schedule, revealing three new vacation package options. As part of its broader vacation package offering, guests can take advantage of returning winter vacations to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Roatán, Honduras. 

Sunwing Vacations will also offer packages between Ottawa and Liberia for the first time. The full vacation package winter schedule runs from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and is currently available for sale on Sunwing.ca.