Air Canada and Viva Aerobus have announced an interline agreement aimed at enhancing the connectivity between Canada and Mexico, providing Canadian travelers greater access to Viva Aerobus’s extensive domestic network of 59 destinations across Mexico. This partnership seeks to streamline travel for passengers by offering connections on a single ticket, improving both convenience and efficiency for international travelers.
Key Connection Points: Cancun, Mexico City, and Monterrey
The agreement between the two airlines designates Cancún, Mexico City, and Monterrey as major connection hubs. Through these key airports, Canadian passengers will be able to seamlessly transfer onto Viva Aerobus flights to various destinations throughout Mexico. Whether traveling for business, leisure, or relocating as expatriates, this development provides Canadian travelers with greater flexibility when navigating Mexico’s diverse regions.
Expanding Air Canada’s Network in Mexico
Air Canada already operates an extensive network between Canada and Mexico. According to data from Aviacionline via Cirium, the current schedule includes frequent services from major Canadian cities to several popular Mexican destinations. The key routes include:
- Montreal to Cancun: Four weekly flights
- Montreal to Mexico City: Seven weekly flights
- Montreal to Tulum: One weekly flight
- Vancouver to Cancun: Two weekly flights
- Vancouver to Mexico City: Seven weekly flights
- Toronto to Cancun: 14 weekly flights
- Toronto to Mexico City: 14 weekly flights
- Toronto to Tulum: One weekly flight
In addition to these routes, the partnership promises to further strengthen Air Canada’s footprint in Mexico, especially as the demand for travel surges during the winter high season. A wide range of new routes and increased frequencies are set to be introduced, adding even more convenience for Canadian travelers.
Winter Season Boost: New Routes and Frequencies
For the upcoming winter season, Air Canada will increase the frequency of its flights on several existing routes and introduce new destinations to its Mexico network. The new and expanded routes include:
- Montreal to Puerto Vallarta: Three weekly flights
- Montreal to Cozumel: One weekly flight
- Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: One weekly flight
- Montreal to San José del Cabo: One weekly flight
- Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta: Six weekly flights
- Vancouver to San José del Cabo: Four weekly flights
- Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: One weekly flight
- Toronto to Cozumel: One weekly flight
- Toronto to Huatulco: One weekly flight
- Toronto to Puerto Vallarta: Seven weekly flights
- Toronto to San José del Cabo: Five weekly flights
- Toronto to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: One weekly flight
Other cities in Canada will also enjoy enhanced connectivity to Mexico, including:
- Edmonton to Cancun: Two weekly flights
- Halifax to Cancun: Three weekly flights
- Ottawa to Cancun: Three weekly flights
- Ottawa to Tulum: One weekly flight
- Quebec to Cancun: One weekly flight
- Quebec to Tulum: One weekly flight
These additions reflect Air Canada’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for travel between Canada and Mexico during peak tourism seasons.
Implications for Canadian Travelers
For Canadian expatriates living in or considering moving to Mexico, these developments will provide much-needed flexibility and ease of travel. As Mexico continues to be an attractive destination for Canadians—whether for its warm climate, cultural richness, or lower cost of living—the ability to travel more easily within the country will be a significant benefit.
Puerto Vallarta, which is a popular destination for expatriates and vacationers alike, will see increased flights from both Montreal and Vancouver. Similarly, other Mexican beach resorts such as Cozumel, San José del Cabo, and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo will become more accessible from multiple Canadian cities.
For expats in Mexico, this expanded connectivity also means more frequent and convenient access to visit Canada for family, business, or leisure purposes, as well as easier options for friends and family to visit.
Supporting Mexican Tourism and Business Travel
The interline agreement between Air Canada and Viva Aerobus not only supports tourism but also caters to the growing business travel sector between the two countries. Mexico remains one of Canada’s most important trading partners, and the improved air connectivity is expected to facilitate business activities between the two nations.
Viva Aerobus’s domestic network will open opportunities for business travelers from Canada to reach destinations in Mexico that are not currently served by Air Canada, allowing for greater mobility across regions that are becoming important economic hubs.
Air Canada and Viva Aerobus have announced an interline agreement aimed at enhancing the connectivity between Canada and Mexico, providing Canadian travelers greater access to Viva Aerobus's extensive domestic network of 59 destinations across Mexico. This partnership seeks to streamline travel for passengers by offering connections on a single ticket, improving both convenience and efficiency for international travelers.
