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It’s already time to start thinking about next winter!
Starting in winter 2025, Toronto will also have new direct flights to Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena (Colombia), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), and Guadalajara (Mexico).
These additions are part of Air Canada’s international expansion from its Toronto Pearson hub, where the airline is consolidating its presence. Starting in summer 2026, Toronto will also be connected to Shanghai and Budapest, with an increase in flights to Prague. The new Boeing 787-10 fleet, initially based in Toronto, will support this growth.
Passengers will also benefit from new regional flights: Fredericton–Ottawa and Moncton–Ottawa starting December 15, 2025, Fort McMurray–Vancouver service three times a week beginning December 2, 2025, as well as increased frequency on Sudbury–Toronto flights starting February 1, 2026.
These flights are already available for booking, and some destinations are pending approval from the relevant aviation authorities.
First, it’s important to note that Air Canada is resuming flights to Lima. The Peruvian capital will be served by two non-stop flights per week from Toronto (YYZ) and four non-stop flights per week 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.
Book early to take advantage of the best rates, especially during the holiday season!
Here are the flight times:
AC88: Montreal (YUL) 18:00 – Lima (LIM) 02:15+1
Wednesday and Saturday
December 6, 2025 to March 25, 2026
AC89: Lima (LIM) 08:00 – Montreal (YUL) 16:20
December 6, 2025 to March 28, 2026
AC86: Toronto (YYZ) 22:10 – Lima (LIM) 06:10+1
Tuesday and Friday
December 5, 2025 to March 27, 2026
AC87: Lima (LIM) 08:00 – Toronto (YYZ) 15:55
Thursday and Sunday
December 7, 2025 to March 26, 2026
AC1876: Montreal (YUL) 17:45 – Belize City (BZE) 22:05
Monday
December 8, 2025 to April 6, 2026
AC1877: Belize City (BZE) 11:00 – Montreal (YUL) 16:40
Tuesday
December 9, 2025 to April 7, 2026
AC1895: Toronto (YYZ) 10:10 – Puerto Escondido (PXM) 14:43
Wednesday
December 17, 2025 to April 8, 2026
AC1894: Puerto Escondido (PXM) 15:45 – Toronto (YYZ) 21:24
AC1350: Vancouver (YVR) 09:45 – Tepic, Riviera Nayarit (TPQ) 15:45
AC1351: Tepic, Riviera Nayarit (TPQ) 16:45 – Vancouver (YVR) 20:55
In addition to these new destinations, there have been other similar announcements in recent months.
From December 2025, passengers will also be able to fly non-stop to these new South American routes.
AC052: Montreal (YUL) 17:50 – Santiago (SCL) 07:00+1
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
December 16, 2025 to February 27, 2026
AC053: Santiago (SCL) 08:35 – Montreal (YUL) 17:45
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
December 17, 2025 to February 28, 2026
AC1388: Montreal (YUL) 08:15 – Cartagena (CTG) 14:00
December 15, 2025 to April 13, 2026
AC1389 Cartagena (CTG) 15:00 – Montreal (YUL) 20:25
AC84: Toronto (YYZ) 23:30 – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 10:45 +1
December 4, 2025 to March 28, 2026
AC85: Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 21:30 – Toronto (YYZ) 07:00 +1
December 5, 2025 to March 29, 2026
AC936: Toronto (YYZ) 08:55 – Cartagena (CTG) 14:40
Saturday
December 20, 2025 to April 11, 2026
AC937 Cartagena (CTG) 15:30 – Toronto (YYZ) 20:45
Quebec, Halifax and Ottawa are adding new winter routes such as:
AC960: Quebec (YQB) 09:35 – Fort-de-France (FDF) 15:45
Sunday
December 7, 2025 to April 12, 2026
AC961: Fort-de-France (FDF) 16:45 – Quebec (YQB) 21:20
AC1368: Montreal (YUL) 17:35 – Guatemala (GUA) 22:30
Thursday and Saturday
October 2, 2025 to April 25, 2026
AC1369: Guatemala (GUA) 10:50 – Montreal (YUL) 16:50
Friday and Sunday
October 3, 2025 to April 26, 2026
AC1270: Ottawa (YOW) 07:15 – Nassau (NAS) 11:05
Friday
December 5, 2025 to April 10, 2026
AC1271: Nassau (NAS) 12:15 – Ottawa (YOW) 15:40
AC1274: Ottawa (YOW) 08:30 – Montego Bay (MBJ) 13:15
AC1275: Montego Bay (MBJ) 14:25 – Ottawa (YOW) 18:40
November 4, 2025 to April 28, 2026
November 5, 2025 to April 29, 2026
Thursday
December 4, 2025 to April 9, 2026
In addition, Air Canada is offering even more increased service on these routes:
Non-stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow will also continue during the 2025-2026 winter season, ensuring a year-round connection between the two capitals.
AC888: Ottawa (YOW) 9:55 PM – London Heathrow (LHR) 9:20 AM +1 day
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
From November 2, 2025 to March 27, 2026
Starting December 2025 and February 2026, passengers will be able to enjoy Fredericton–Ottawa, Moncton–Ottawa, Fort McMurray–Vancouver flights, as well as increased frequency for Sudbury–Toronto.
Here are the regional flight schedules:
AC2548: Ottawa (YOW) 15:40 – Fredericton (YFC) 18:10
Daily
Year-round, starting December 15, 2025
AC2549: Fredericton (YFC) 16:15 – Ottawa (YOW) 17:00
Every day
AC7890: Ottawa (YOW) 17:55 – Moncton (YQM) 20:40
AC7891: Moncton (YQM) 05:55 – Ottawa (YOW) 07:00
Year-round, starting December 16, 2025
AC7790: Vancouver (YVR) 15:10 – Fort McMurray (YMM) 18:31
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Year-round, starting December 2, 2025
AC7791: Fort McMurray (YMM) 19:10 – Vancouver (YVR) 20:47
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:
Would you like to find out more about this loyalty program? We suggest you read our beginner’s guide Aeroplan.
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