WestJet Rewards: 8 Sun Destinations For Less Than 70,000 WestJet Points

Earning WestJet Points

You can earn WestJet Rewards points a couple different ways: by purchasing WestJet flights and WestJet/Sunwing vacation packages and by spending money on a WestJet co-branded credit card.

Flights and vacation packages

Thanks to the changes within the WestJet Rewards program that came into effect in April 2025, it’s now even easier to rack up WestJet points.

When purchasing a WestJet flight or vacation package, you’ll earn points on the following expenses:

• base fare
• carrier surcharges
• seat selection
• checked bags
• cabin upgrade purchases

However, keep in mind that you still won’t earn points on the taxes and fees associated with your flights and vacation packages.

Credit cards

Another great way to earn WestJet points is by spending on either the WestJet RBC Mastercard or the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard.

The WestJet RBC Mastercard earns 1 point per $1 spent on everyday purchases and 1.5 points per $1 spent on WestJet flights and vacation packages.

This card also typically offers a nice chunk of WestJet points as a welcome offer, and it comes with additional perks like an annual companion voucher and Member Exclusive fares.

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard earns 1.5 points per $1 spent on everyday purchases and 2 points per $1 spent on WestJet flights and vacation packages.

With this card, you’ll enjoy the following perks and benefits:

• welcome bonus of WestJet points
• annual round trip companion voucher
• free first checked bag for you and up to 8 guests on the same reservation
• comprehensive travel insurance coverage
• complimentary membership to DragonPass airport lounge program
• WestJet Rewards Status Lift
• additional discounts and partner benefits

Redeeming WestJet Points

As of April 2025, you can redeem your WestJet points to cover the full cost of your WestJet/Sunwing flight or vacation package – including taxes and fees. You can also choose to use your WestJet points to just cover part of your fare, using a combination of cash and points for your flight.

WestJet points are worth 1 cent each, and you need to redeem a minimum of 2,500 points per person per direction of flight. So, for example, with 10,000 points, you could save $100 off your next flight or vacation package.

To redeem your points this way, simply sign in to your WestJet Rewards account, go through the booking process as normal, and then select the number of points you’d like to redeem when you reach the payment page.

Alternatively, you can watch for Member Exclusive fares when searching for your flights. Member Exclusive fares offer discounted options for travelling with points. To enjoy these fares, the entire base fare (excluding taxes) must be paid with points.

If you don’t have enough points to qualify for these fares or the route you’re searching doesn’t offer this option, you don’t have to worry — you can still use your points to help cover the cost of a regular fare as described just above.

Sun Destinations for 70,000 WestJet Points or Less

Now that we’ve recapped how to earn a stack of WestJet points, let’s explore some sunny locations that you can get to with 70,000 WestJet points!

You’ll notice that in our list below, we’ve focused on Member Exclusive fares because they tend to offer the best deal; however, you can always choose a different fare type and redeem as many or as few points as you’d like to save in a way that suits you.

Tulum, Mexico

If you’re looking to explore the Mayan Riviera, and you’d like to avoid the crowds at the Cancun airport, consider redeeming some points for a trip to one of Mexico’s newest airports: Tulum.

If you time your trip right, you can get a Member Exclusive return flight between Toronto and Tulum, Mexico, for 50,700 WestJet points plus $200.98 in taxes and fees.

Known for its Mayan ruins, cenotes, gorgeous beaches, and laid-back luxury, Tulum is a great spot to put your feet up and relax.

San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

If you’re travelling from the West Coast of Canada, perhaps you’d prefer a trip to Baja California, where you can enjoy the stunning blue water of the Sea of Cortez and all the seafood you can eat!

With the Member Exclusive fares, a return flight between Vancouver to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, can be found for 53,200 WestJet points plus $229.52 in taxes and fees, making it easy to access multiple desirable locations nearby.

Located at the bottom of Baja California, San Jose del Cabo is not only a destination unto itself, but it’s also the gateway airport for the more touristy Cabo San Lucas and the artsy town of Todos Santos just up the Pacific coast.

Liberia, Costa Rica

For only 43,500 WestJet points and $153.31 in taxes and fees, you could enjoy a nice pre-holiday return flight between Toronto and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Located near the popular Nicoya peninsula, a flight to Liberia puts you in a perfect spot to relax on the beach, take surfing lessons, explore Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems, and learn all about the « pura vida » style of living that the country is famous for.

Nassau, Bahamas

Known for its white sand beaches, crystal clear water, and stunning diving and snorkeling, the Bahamas is a place that most people hope to visit someday.

Luckily, for travellers based near WestJet’s home airport in Calgary, you can make this dream trip happen with a round-trip flight from Calgary to Nassau, Bahamas (via Toronto) for 67,800 WestJet points plus $221.53 in taxes and fees.

Considering that we’ve occasionally seen the welcome offer for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard come in at around 70,000 WestJet points, this means that you could enjoy this flight just by signing up for a single credit card and meeting the spending requirements!

Cancun, Mexico

For those of you travelling from the East Coast of Canada, you could enjoy a return flight between Halifax and Cancun, Mexico, (with a layover in Toronto) for only 48,900 WestJet points and $234.30 in taxes and fees.

Giving you access to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the rest of the Yucatan Peninsula, this option lets you choose your favourite vacation style — whether that’s a relaxing resort trip or an adventurous exploration of ancient ruins, cenotes, and Yucatecan cuisine (or a combination of everything!).

Oranjestad, Aruba

Flying from Canada’s largest airport in Toronto, you can head to Aruba for year-round sun and fascinating history for only 43,900 WestJet points and $159.72 in taxes and fees (round-trip).

Depending on the time of year you visit, you may be lucky enough to enjoy some of the Carnival festivities, with the pre-festival preparations beginning in November and the main events happening in January and February.

Vieux Fort, St. Lucia

Do you like lush rainforests, hot springs, stunning beaches, and coral reefs? If so, perhaps your next vacation should be to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

For 51,600 WestJet points and $211.95 in taxes and fees, you can get a return flight between Toronto and Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, letting you enjoy luxurious resorts, picturesque fishing villages, and the volcanic Piton mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Roatan, Honduras

Home to part of the world’s second largest barrier reef, Roatan, Honduras, is a paradise for both scuba divers and beach lovers.

A return flight between Toronto and Roatan, Honduras, comes in just above our 70,000-point threshold at 70,100 WestJet points plus $143.19 in taxes and fees, but we just couldn’t leave it off our list.

Take a trip to this beautiful island just off the north coast of Honduras and soak up the sun while exploring all of nature’s fantastic offerings.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

As a bonus suggestion for those travelling from the middle of the country, consider a return flight between Winnipeg and Montego Bay, Jamaica, (with a layover in Toronto) for 79,500 WestJet points and $260.82 in taxes and fees.

While this redemption is obviously above the 70,000-point threshold, we thought it was important to showcase another option from a smaller Canadian airport even if they are a bit more expensive. Plus, Jamaica is an incredible destination known for its food, beaches, music, culture, and more, making it an ideal spot to head when escaping the chill of a Winnipeg winter.

Bottom Line

For around 50,000 to 70,000 WestJet points, you can fly to wide array of sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.

Earn your next WestJet redemption quickly by spending with the WestJet RBC Mastercard or WestJet RBC^® World Elite Mastercard, and check out our guides to alternative destinations to the US and six affordable destinations for even more travel inspiration.

Plus learn more ways to save on your next all-inclusive vacation or other sunny getaway with the WestJet companion voucher and other credit cards that can earn you valuable travel rewards.

FAQs

How much is a WestJet point worth?

1 WestJet point is worth 1 cent and can be redeemed against your entire WestJet/Sunwing flight or vacation package.

You can also potentially get additional value from your WestJet points by using them for a discounted Member Exclusive fare redemption.

Do WestJet points expire?

No, WestJet points do not expire and will stay in your account until you are ready to use them.

Are WestJet points the same as WestJet dollars?

In April 2025, WestJet revamped their loyalty program, WestJet Rewards, and changed WestJet dollars into WestJet points. With this change, 1 WestJet dollar became 100 WestJet points.