Air Canada has unveiled its winter 2025–2026 schedule, marking its largest expansion into Latin America so far. The airline will increase seat capacity by 16 percent compared to the previous winter season. With over 55 daily flights and more than 80,000 seats offered weekly, Air Canada will provide the most extensive service among Canadian carriers to Latin America. Tickets for all routes are now available on aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and through travel agents.
Four new cities have been added to Air Canada’s network: Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara. Along with these new destinations, the airline is also launching 13 new routes, including connections to Santiago, Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Nassau, Montego Bay, and Huatulco.
From Toronto, flights will now be available to Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Pointe-à-Pitre, and Guadalajara. The new Toronto-Rio de Janeiro service starts on December 4, 2025, operating three times a week. Cartagena flights begin December 20, 2025, running once a week. Flights to Pointe-à-Pitre also begin on December 20, while Guadalajara will be served three times weekly starting November 4, 2025.
Montreal will also see a broader reach, including new flights to Santiago and Guatemala City. Flights to Santiago from Montreal will operate three times weekly starting December 16, 2025, while service to Guatemala City begins on October 2, 2025, with twice-weekly flights. Montreal will also have weekly flights to Cartagena starting December 20, 2025.
In addition, Quebec City will gain service to Fort-de-France every Sunday beginning December 7, 2025. Ottawa will be linked with Nassau and Montego Bay. Vancouver and Halifax will also see new services added, giving travelers across Canada more access to sun destinations.
Support for travelers and cargo opportunities
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada, stated, “Air Canada is delivering on its New Frontiers strategy with the expansion of its Latin America presence this winter. We are excited to be adding Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Guadalajara to our global network, and increasing service to Santiago with new flights from Montreal. Our Latin America winter schedule has been built to serve both Canadian and global Sixth Freedom connecting travellers, as well as capitalize on growing cargo opportunities.”
Galardo also emphasized that the new routes include services from various Canadian cities such as Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Vancouver to destinations like the Bahamas, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Mexico. He added, “We are also very pleased to add new winter routes from Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa and Vancouver, to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Mexico, and increase capacity to popular sun vacation destinations.”
Galardo concluded, “With the breadth and depth of Air Canada’s network, our upcoming winter schedule offers a multitude of travel options for customers wherever they are. Whether people are connecting from Europe to Santiago, Guatemala and Guadalajara, Canadians looking to visit sunny climates, or travellers interested in exploring new adventures anywhere on the six continents we fly to, customers can plan and book their winter travels now. We look forward to welcoming you onboard our flights.”
New link with Brazil welcomed
Marcelo Freixo, President of Embratur – Brazilian Tourism Board, welcomed the new Toronto–Rio de Janeiro connection, noting, “Rio de Janeiro is one of those unique places in the world where you can go hiking, swim in the ocean, experience the rich Afro-Brazilian culture, admire breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy an authentic and diverse gastronomy. The relaunch of this route meets a growing demand from Canadian travellers for genuine and sustainable experiences. That is why we remain committed to working in partnership to strengthen this and many other connections between Brazil and Canada.”
New services will offer more travel flexibility for both Canadian residents and international passengers connecting through Canada. The flights also support cargo transportation opportunities, which Air Canada continues to develop as part of its broader network expansion.
This winter schedule strengthens Air Canada’s presence in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Mexico, with connections reaching new leisure destinations and boosting accessibility from major Canadian cities.
