WestJet adds 6 new sun destinations to Calgary's winter travel schedule
WestJet has announced six new routes between Calgary and some popular vacation destinations this winter.
Travellers are now able to book flights this December to Guadalajara, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Tepic (Riviera Nayarit), Mexico; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Cozumel, Mexico.
'With these strategic additions, we're increasing our sun destination seat capacity from YYC Calgary International Airport by 15 per cent compared to last winter, reaffirming our commitment to being the top choice for sun-seeking guests,' said John Weatherill, the airline's executive vice-president and chief commercial officer in a news release.
'We're excited to offer Calgarians even more affordable travel options and unmatched choice this winter, and we can't wait to hear what travel stories take off from these new routes.'
WestJet's service to Panama City is 'more than a new route' say officials.
'It is an opportunity for Panama to further connect with a high value market like Canada and continue positioning itself as a strategic hub in the region,' said Gloria De León Zubieta, Panama's minister of tourism. 'This connection supports our national goal of attracting more international visitors, and showcasing Panama as a destination that bridges continents, cultures, and opportunities.'
WestJet's new winter 2025/2026 sun destinations from Calgary
Route Peak weekly frequency Start date End date Calgary-Guadalajara 2x weekly December 7, 2025 April 12, 2026 Calgary-Panama City 4x weekly December 13, 2025 April 25, 2026 Calgary-Tepic (Riviera Nayarit) 1x weekly December 13, 2025 April 25, 2025 Calgary-Puerto Plata 1x weekly December 14, 2025 April 12, 2026 Calgary-Cozumel 1x weekly December 20, 2025 April 11, 2026 Calgary-Mexico City 4x weekly Year-round Year-round
With the new connections taken into account, WestJet's Calgary network now includes 98 non-stop destinations.
More domestic flights added
In addition to the international destinations, WestJet has improved service to a number of routes within Western Canada.
The changes consist of flights between Calgary and Prince George nine times a week (29 per cent increase), Calgary and Abbotsford 32 times a week (19 per cent increase), Calgary and Kelowna 66 times a week (27 per cent increase) and Calgary to Regina 45 times a week (10 per cent increase).
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