WestJet Just Made Summer 2026 WAY More Exciting for Canadians ✈️

If you’re already daydreaming about your 2026 vacations, WestJet just gave us a whole lot more reasons to get excited. The airline just announced its summer 2026 schedule, and spoiler alert: it’s full of new destinations, non-stop connections, and some seriously cool routes for both East and West Coast travellers.

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Toronto Takes Off to South America (and Beyond)

Toronto travellers, this one’s for you. WestJet is giving Toronto Pearson International Airport its first-ever non-stop flight to South America: Medellín, Colombia. Imagine exploring Colombia’s colorful streets and coffee culture without the multi-stop hassle.

But that’s not all — Toronto is also getting seasonal flights to Cardiff, UK, the Azores (Ponta Delgada, Portugal), and a return to Glasgow, Scotland. That’s four new ways to explore Europe (and Colombia) directly from Canada’s largest city, all on WestJet’s extended-range Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

• Toronto → Medellín: 4x weekly, starting April 28, 2026
• Toronto → Cardiff: 4x weekly, starting May 22, 2026
• Toronto → Ponta Delgada: 4x weekly, starting June 12, 2026
• Toronto → Glasgow: 4x weekly, starting May 15, 2026

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Halifax: Canada’s Atlantic Gateway

East Coasters, you’re in for a treat. Halifax is leveling up as Canada’s Atlantic hub with four new seasonal routes: Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, and even Detroit for those quick transborder trips. Shorter flights, competitive pricing, and easy access to Europe — Halifax just became the ultimate springboard for summer adventures.

• Halifax → Madrid: 4x weekly, May 15, 2026
• Halifax → Lisbon: 4x weekly, May 1, 2026
• Halifax → Copenhagen: 4x weekly, May 28, 2026
• Halifax → Detroit: 7x weekly, May 18, 2026

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Western Canada Gets Some Love Too

WestJet isn’t forgetting the prairies! Edmonton and Winnipeg now have non-stop access to Reykjavík, Iceland, opening up epic adventure opportunities for Canadians chasing the Northern Lights or Icelandic landscapes.

• Edmonton → Reykjavík: 1x weekly, June 26, 2026
• Winnipeg → Reykjavík: 1x weekly, June 27, 2026

Plus, there are new domestic routes for summer 2026: Winnipeg → London, ON (3x weekly) and Vancouver → Penticton, BC (5x weekly). Perfect for weekend getaways or connecting through Canada.

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Sun, Fun, Repeat

WestJet Vacations and Sunwing Vacations are expanding year-round flights from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, and Winnipeg. So if you’re thinking about a winter sun getaway, there are more options to pick from!

• Montreal → Puerto Plata / Samana: 1x weekly
• Toronto → Puerto Plata: 1x weekly
• Quebec City → Cayo Coco: 1x weekly
• Winnipeg → Cancun: 1x weekly
• Calgary → Mazatlán / Guadalajara: 1x weekly

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Whether you’re craving South American flair, European culture, or Icelandic adventure, WestJet’s 2026 summer lineup has something for every Canadian traveller. Time to start planning those trips — passports at the ready!