WestJet’s New Winter Schedule: Routes, Dates, and More

The WestJet Group operates 230 direct routes from Canada to the southern U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America during winter. 

WestJet has made key routes available year-round to maintain connectivity to popular international and domestic destinations. 

The airline’s growth strategy includes new year-round domestic connectivity to major markets in Atlantic Canada.

WestJet has released its new winter schedule, providing Canadians with many options for winter getaways and continuing important domestic and international routes all year round.

“This year’s winter schedule is about providing Canadians with what they want: affordable sun destination getaways from across Canada; enhanced domestic connectivity from coast-to-coast; and the assurance that some of our most popular routes, previously operated exclusively in the summer, are available year-round,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Soaring to Sunnier Skies: Service Expansion

As part of WestJet’s growth plan, the airline is offering more cost-effective vacation options this winter and introducing new routes to favorite sunny escapes. 

WestJet’s winter schedule includes four new and four returning routes, with over 85 daily departures to sunny destinations from various communities in Canada.

Get ready to pack your beach towels and sunscreen! In response to your overwhelming love for Mexico’s stunning beaches, we’re thrilled to announce that WestJet will be your go-to airline this winter. Offering more flights to over 10 breathtaking Mexican destinations from the great white north.

Get ready to pack your winter gear away and dive into the tropical sea! WestJet has just announced a fresh, non-stop seasonal service whisking you away from the Toronto frost to the sunny shores of Bonaire, starting from December 12, 2023. This exciting new addition to their network not only highlights WestJet’s ongoing commitment to the Greater Toronto Area,

Embracing the Skies All-Year-Round

WestJet has some exciting news – they’re taking summer vibes into winter! Thanks to overwhelming demand, the airline is extending some of its most popular summer routes to operate throughout the year.

** Returning route that was previously operated

With WestJet’s savvy codeshare partnerships, globe-trotters connecting through Paris, Atlanta, or Minneapolis get a passport to Air France’s or Delta’s bustling hubs. 

This means a jackpot of European and U.S. destinations at their fingertips, all on a single ticket purchase. 

Soar across Canada, from East to West, and delight in everything in between!

WestJet is gifting travelers with even more year-round options. They are extending two pivotal domestic routes from the heart of Calgary to the charming eastern cities of Moncton and St. John’s.

“We are more committed than ever to building on our momentum, strengthening Canada’s east-to-west connectivity year-round,” continued Weatherill. “Strong connections fostered between Eastern and Western Canada are essential to the communities we serve and bolstering business and tourism opportunities throughout our country.”

Exploring WestJet Group’s Flight Power

Sunseekers and leisure flyers will delight as the WestJet Group’s Sunwing Airlines also cranks up the heat this winter. WestJet and Sunwing combined will offer the most seats of all Canadian airlines across 230 nonstop routes. 

Originating from 26 Canadian communities, these routes will whisk you away to 55 of the most sought-after sun-drenched destinations in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and even Central America. Winter has never looked warmer!

Through its recently published winter schedule, Sunwing continues to demonstrate a strong focus on the leisure brand’s eastern roots, increasing its capacity in Atlantic Canada by 26 percent, Quebec by 15 percent, and Ontario by 9 percent when compared to 2022.

“As we work towards our eventual airline integration, the complementary winter schedules of both WestJet and Sunwing Airlines demonstrate early signs of a vibrant future for the WestJet Group that will see a significantly expanded footprint in Eastern Canada and bring even more affordable and seamless sun and leisure travel opportunities to Canadians across the country,” concluded Weatherill.

WestJet’s New Winter Schedule Reaffirms Commitment to St. Johns

The airline’s growth plan increases St. John’s domestic connectivity with new year-round service to Calgary. 

WestJet announced its 2023/24 winter schedule today, which includes new year-round service to Calgary from St. John’s for the first time and resuming popular flights to Florida.

“WestJet’s ambitious growth plan is rooted in expanding options for our guests to seamlessly and affordably connect between Eastern and Western Canada and travel south to the warm weather destinations they love,” said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice-President, External Affairs. “We have proudly invested in Newfoundland and Labrador for over two decades, and we are delighted to be here today alongside our valued partners to share this news and reaffirm our commitment to the region and our valued guests and partners.”

WestJet’s Flights from St. John’s

WestJet announced new investments in St. John’s today at a special event at the local airport. Notable attendees include Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador, Mayor Danny Breen of St. John’s, and Dennis Hogan, CEO of the St. John’s International Airport Authority.

“The establishment of a direct route between St. John’s and Calgary is welcome news for our government. This connectivity will aid business and trade and will benefit the travel and tourism industry, as well. I look forward to a continued partnership with WestJet and thank them and the St. John’s International Airport Authority for this achievement,” said the Honorable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.

“We are delighted that WestJet’s non-stop route to Calgary is now flying year-round,” said Dennis Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of the St. John’s International Airport Authority. “There are deep economic and cultural ties between Newfoundland and Labrador and Alberta, which will be further strengthened by this announcement. This expansion of service is also a commitment from WestJet that St. John’s is a market in their overall growth strategy, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”

The WestJet Group’s Atlantic Canada Connections Grow

As part of the WestJet Group, Sunwing Airlines is enhancing flying options across Canada. The WestJet Group, including WestJet and Sunwing Airlines, will offer the most seats from Canada to popular sunny destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America this winter. 

With its recent winter schedule, Sunwing is focusing on its eastern roots, increasing capacity in Atlantic Canada by 26 percent compared to 2022.

About WestJet

In 27 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 percent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees, and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees, and more than 110 destinations in 24 countries.