WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, Western Canada's first direct link to South America

WestJet's first nonstop flight from Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil, departed on Sunday evening, operating three times a week on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. São Paulo becomes WestJet's 100th nonstop destination from Calgary International Airport and the first nonstop service between Western Canada and South America.

Three times weekly; return service starts from São Paulo tonight

Under the published schedule, Calgary–São Paulo flights operate three times a week, departing Calgary at 10:45 p.m. on Sundays and arriving at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport at 3:35 p.m. the next day; return flights run three times a week from November 9, departing São Paulo at 7:40 p.m. and arriving in Calgary at 5:15 a.m. the next morning. The route was announced in January 2026, subject to government approval.

Onward connections to more than 30 South American destinations via São Paulo

São Paulo is the hub of LATAM Airlines Group, WestJet's key South American partner. Once all government approvals are complete, passengers connecting through São Paulo will gain access to more than 30 destinations across the continent, including Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo. WestJet said the route opens an entirely new continent to travellers from Western Canada.