WestJet brings new U.S. destinations and enhanced domestic connectivity to summer schedule as airline's new growth strategy takes flight

WestJet today unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations to the airline's summer schedule. Offering a comprehensive network of connectivity between Western Canada and the United States, WestJet's summer network additions feature new non-stop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashvilleand Seattle. In line with the airline's previously announced strategic direction, WestJet is also expanding domestic travel options across Canada with increased frequencies and options to travel from coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between.

"We are thrilled to be expanding our network and giving our guests substantial opportunity to explore the U.S., and Canada from coast-to-coast this summer," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer. "From increased domestic options to expanded regional and transborder connectivity throughout Western Canada, our summer schedule demonstrates our unwavering commitment to fulfilling the diverse needs of Canadian travellers and ensuring we are the friendly, reliable and affordable airline they love."

With strengthened domestic and transborder connectivity, WestJet will increase its service up to nearly 30 per cent in Calgary, 50 percent in Edmonton and 10 per cent in Vancouver when compared to 2022.

Expanded U.S. network with more routes and increased access to Delta hubs

This summer WestJet will introduce Minneapolis, Detroit and Washington D.C. (Dulles), to its network, in addition to investing in new routes and restoring service to an expansive list of U.S. destinations.

Through its longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines, guests connecting through Minneapolis and Detroit will gain access to two more of the U.S. airline's major hubs. Building on WestJet's current service to Delta hubs, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle, WestJet guests will now have access to over 150 U.S. destinations on a single purchased ticket with check-in for all flights at the first departure, baggage tagged to their final destination and lounge access for select guests. Additionally, frequent flyers of both airlines will continue to enjoy extensive reciprocal benefits any time they fly with either carrier, including earning and redeeming in their preferred program.

Highlights of WestJet's summer 2023 transborder and international service

Destination 

Start 
Date 

Peak Season 
Frequency 

Departure
Time

Arrival Time

Calgary – Austin*

May 18

2x weekly

09:40

14:30

Calgary – Chicago*

May 18

4x weekly

12:15

16:40

Calgary - Detroit1

May 26

5x weekly

12:35

18:05

Calgary – Washington D.C. (Dulles)

June 2

3x weekly

09:45

16:02

Edmonton - Minneapolis1

June 2

5x weekly

08:15

11:46

Edmonton - Seattle1

May 19

5x weekly

10:30

11:30

Vancouver - Atlanta1

May 17

4x weekly

22:25

06:05

Vancouver - Nashville

May 19

2x weekly

10:00

16:19

Vancouver - Orlando*

May 6

1x weekly

11:00

19:52

Winnipeg - Los Angeles3

Apr 30

3x weekly

07:00

08:38

Toronto - Bermuda3

May 5

2x weekly

07:00

10:42

*Resumption of service/ 1 Delta hub/ 3 Continuation of winter service

Enhancing non-stop west to east connectivity

As part of WestJet's new strategic direction, the airline is taking strides to further provide guests with extensive opportunities to seamlessly and affordably travel across Canada. Substantially strengthening Canadian connectivity, WestJet is adding five new routes between Eastern and Western Canada, further positioning its network to support travel demands across the country.

Destination 

Start 
Date 

Peak Season
Frequency 

Departure
Time

Arrival Time

Calgary – Moncton

June 14

3x weekly

09:15

16:49

Calgary - Thunder Bay*

June 29

3x weekly

14:00/15:45

18:36/20:21

Calgary – Quebec City*

May 19

4x weekly

17:55

23:55

Edmonton – Charlottetown

June 14

1x weekly

10:25

17:58

Edmonton – London

May 19

2x weekly

10:25

15:52

Edmonton – Moncton

June 29

2x weekly

10:25

17:57

Edmonton – Ottawa*

Apr 30

6x weekly

09:00

14:43

Edmonton – Montreal* 

June 30

2x weekly

01:00

07:03

*Resumption of service

Bringing Western Canadian communities closer through a strengthened regional network

As Western Canada's undisputed home-team carrier, WestJet is enhancing its aviation gateway for business and leisure travel opportunities by further strengthening regional connectivity with the resumption of non-stop flights and increased frequencies.

Destination 

Start 
Date 

Peak Season 
Frequency 

Departure
Time

Arrival Time

Calgary – Terrace*

May 1

4x weekly

09:40/14:10

10:58/15:28

Edmonton – Nanaimo*

April 30

2x weekly

10:30

11:29

Edmonton – Penticton*

July 1

2x weekly

11:00

11:27

Kelowna – Regina*

May 21

2x weekly

17:30

20:34

Kelowna – Saskatoon*

June 2

2x weekly

17:35

20:29

Kelowna – Winnipeg*

June 2

3x weekly

19:15

23:33

Vancouver – Regina*

Jun 30

2x weekly

20:45

23:47

Winnipeg – Victoria*

April 30

2x weekly

17:30

18:28

*Resumption of service