Source: Air Canada

  • New flights to Quito from Montréal and Toronto start December 2026
  • Expanded winter season service to Rio, Santiago, and Lima
  • New Calgary services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta launch December 2026

Air Canada today announced a strategically expanded winter network that includes the addition of Quito to its network, two sun destinations from Calgary, and increased winter services to Latin America destinations.

“With a comprehensive network spanning all six inhabited continents, Air Canada’s expanded winter schedule further cements our hubs as premier global gateways facilitating fast, convenient travel. These exciting new additions and enhancements are a catalyst to facilitating tourism, trade and connectivity, and deliver more compelling opportunities for our customers and Aeroplan Members to travel almost anywhere in the world to, from or via Canada,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada.

“We are continuing our strategic expansion into Latin America, taking advantage of continued demand strength and cargo opportunities, while bringing two new options for our brand loyal customers in Calgary seeking out the warmth of Mexico’s beaches,” he concluded.

Flights are available for purchase now at aircanada.com

Quito, Ecuador’s capital known for its rich history, will be served three times per week from Montréal, and one flight per week from Toronto, both starting in early December onboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with a choice of Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Air Canada’s flights to Quito have been designed to connect at both its Toronto and Montreal global hubs to facilitate convenient, easy travel to and from North America and Europe.

In South America, Air Canada is expanding its schedule to Brazil, Peru and Chile, with earlier starts and more frequencies on services to Rio and Lima as well as its newly-launched flights between Montreal and Santiago. Into Colombia, Air Canada’s flights to Bogota will operate onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet featuring a three-cabin configuration offering the airline’s industry-recognized Signature Class cabin with lie-flat seating.

Air Canada’s customers in Calgary will now be able to fly non-stop to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta as of December. Operated with Air Canada Rouge’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, featuring premium and economy cabins, free beer, wine and premium Canadian snacks for all customers, plus fast, free wi-fi for all Aeroplan Members**, flights to Cancun will be offered four times per week, with three flights a week to Puerto Vallarta.

Quito flights*:

Flight From To Departs Arrives Days of Operation Season
AC962 Montréal (YUL) Quito (UIO) 17:40 00:10 +1 Day Wed, Fri, Sun Dec. 4, 2026 – Mar. 26, 2027
AC963 Quito (UIO) Montréal (YUL) 09:00 15:15 Mon, Thu, Sat Dec. 5, 2026 – Mar. 27, 2027
AC960 Toronto (YYZ) Quito (UIO) 17:55 00:10 +1 Day Sat Dec. 5, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2027
AC961 Quito (UIO) Toronto (YYZ) 09:00 15:10 Sun Dec. 6, 2026 – Mar. 21, 2027

Calgary sun flights*:

Flight From To Departs Arrives Days of Operation Season
AC2120 Calgary (YYC) Cancun (CUN) 8:30 15:50 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Dec. 11, 2026 – April 11, 2027
AC2121 Cancun (CUN) Calgary (YYC) 16:50 21:00 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Dec. 11, 2026 – April 11, 2027
AC2122 Calgary (YYC) Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 10:50 16:40 Tue, Thu, Sat Dec. 10, 2026 – April 10, 2027
AC2123 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Calgary (YYC) 17:40 21:45 Tue, Thu, Sat Dec. 10, 2026 – April 10, 2027

Expanded Latin America routes:

Route Winter 2026-27 vs. Winter 2025-26
Toronto-Rio
  • Flights resume Oct. 24, 2026, 6 weeks earlier than in 2025
Toronto-Lima
  • Flights resume Oct. 24, 2026, 6 weeks earlier than in 2025
  • Increasing to 3 weekly flights from 2 weekly flights in 2025
Montreal-Lima
  • Flights resume Oct. 25, 2026, 6 weeks earlier than in 2025
  • Increasing to 3 weekly flights from 2 weekly flights in 2025
Montreal-Santiago
  • Flights resume Nov. 26, 2026, 3 weeks earlier than in 2025
  • Increasing to 4 weekly flights from 3 weekly flights in 2025
Montreal-Bogota
  • Increasing to 4 weekly flights from 3 weekly flights in 2025
*Schedule times are subject to change
**Sponsored by Bell