Air Canada: New Winter 2026-2027 Routes to Quito, Sapporo, Latin America, and Europe

For winter 2026-2027, Quito joins Air Canada’s network as a new must-visit destination, while several other routes and increased frequencies are offered from major hubs. Toronto, in particular, will see its flights to Rio de Janeiro and Lima resume earlier in the season, with increased frequencies, while Bogotá will also benefit from more flights. On the Montreal side, routes to Lima, Santiago, and Bogotá will be strengthened to meet strong demand for Latin America.

Concurrently, Air Canada will continue to expand its long-haul network with the launch, starting December 2026, of the only non-stop route between North America and Sapporo, Japan. Operating from Vancouver, this new route will allow travelers direct access to Hokkaido Island, renowned for its ski resorts and unique winter culture.

These additions are part of Air Canada’s international growth strategy, which consolidates its Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver hubs, while offering more connection options and availability for both leisure travelers and Aeroplan members.

Air Canada – New Winter Service: To Sapporo from Vancouver

Starting December 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate a historic route by becoming the only airline to offer non-stop flights between Vancouver and Sapporo, in Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture. This new seasonal service will allow travelers to enjoy Hokkaido’s renowned ski conditions, natural hot springs, and local gastronomy, including its famous ramen and craft beer.

Operated three times a week aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, this route consolidates Vancouver’s position as Air Canada’s trans-Pacific hub. Passengers will also benefit from convenient connections to over 45 destinations in Canada, the United States, and Mexico via Vancouver.

Canadian travelers will thus be able to easily access Hokkaido’s famous powder snow, relax in natural hot springs, and savor authentic local cuisine, including its famous ramen and renowned local beer.

For passengers from Japan, this new route represents the fastest way to access North America, with connections to over 45 destinations in Canada, the United States, and Mexico via the Vancouver hub.

Here are the flight times:

Passengers can choose between three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Excellent news for winter sports enthusiasts: ski bags and equipment are included in Air Canada’s normal international checked baggage allowances (with the exception of basic economy fare).

A distinguished culinary touch will enhance the experience: Chef Masaki Hashimoto, Michelin-starred and a member of Air Canada’s Culinary Panel, offers his creations on the Signature Class à la carte menu on all flights between Canada and Japan.

With this new destination, Air Canada becomes the carrier offering the most non-stop flights to Japan from continental North America, complementing its existing routes to Tokyo (Narita and Haneda) and Osaka (summer service).

Air Canada – Peru, Central America and Mexico

It should also be noted that Air Canada is resuming flights to Lima. The Peruvian capital will be served by two weekly non-stop flights from Toronto (YYZ) and four weekly non-stop flights from Montreal (YUL).

Additionally, Montreal gains a weekly direct connection to Belize City (BZE), for better access to this Central American gem.

Next, Air Canada becomes the first Canadian carrier to offer direct flights to Puerto Escondido from Toronto. Additionally, the new Vancouver-Tepic route opens access to the magnificent Riviera Nayarit region, which strategically coincides with the opening of a new highway connecting Tepic to Puerto Vallarta in October 2025.

Here are the flight times:

Air Canada – South America

In addition to these new destinations, there have been other similar announcements in recent months.

Starting December 2025, passengers can also fly non-stop to these new routes in South America.

Air Canada – Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

Quebec, Halifax and Ottawa are adding new winter routes such as:

Air Canada – Additional flights

In addition, Air Canada is offering even more increased service on these routes:

Air Canada – United Kingdom

Non-stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow will also continue during winter 2025-2026, ensuring a year-round connection between the two capitals. The Toronto–Manchester routes will now operate year-round starting in October, further expanding the reach of Air Canada’s main global hub. These additions are made possible by a new base for the Airbus A321XLR at Toronto Pearson, which complements the base already announced at Montreal-Trudeau.

Here are the flight times:

Air Canada – Regional Expansion

Starting December 2025 and February 2026, passengers can enjoy flights from Fredericton to Ottawa, Moncton to Ottawa, Fort McMurray to Vancouver, as well as increased frequency from Sudbury to Toronto.

Here are the regional flight schedules:

Air Canada – Save with Aeroplan

Air Canada’s Aeroplan program gives you access to a wide range of benefits and rewards.

In Canada, the major banks offer a range of credit cards in partnership with Aeroplan, allowing you to earn Aeroplan points on your everyday purchases.

Among the travel benefits of these credit cards:

• Free first checked baggage for the primary cardholder and up to 8 travel companions on the same Air Canada reservation;
• Statement credit for Nexus membership;
• And fulltravel insurance coverage.

Would you like to find out more about this loyalty program? We suggest you read our beginner’s guide Aeroplan.

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