WestJet has 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 nonstop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle/Tacoma.
WestJet will increase its service up to nearly 30 percent in Calgary, 50 percent in Edmonton and 10 percent 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/St. Paul, 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/St. Paul 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/Tacoma, 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 nonstop 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 |
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