WestJet adds daily service to Montreal & Ottawa from Winnipeg
On April 8, WestJet celebrated the latest additions to its Winnipeg network, featuring new year-round, daily service to Montreal, as well as increased, daily, year-round service to Ottawa, beginning June 3, 2024.
WestJet also announced new highly anticipated seasonal service between Winnipeg and Nashville, set to take off on Sept. 16, 2024, establishing the airline’s seventh direct transborder connection out of Manitoba’s capital city.
“We know how critical Ottawa and Montreal are for Winnipeg’s business community, and we are thrilled to continue supporting Winnipeg’s economic growth through strategic air service,” said Mike Scott, WestJet Group executive vice-president and chief financial officer. “Expanding connectivity for Winnipeg is in direct response to our WestJet Rewards members and loyal business guests’ need for reliable and convenient, non-stop service to and from both Ottawa and Montreal.”
|
Route |
Frequency |
Start Date |
Departure |
Arrival |
|
Winnipeg – Ottawa |
Daily |
June 3 |
17:15 |
20:50 |
|
Ottawa – Winnipeg |
Daily |
June 3 |
21:35 |
23:26 |
|
Winnipeg – Montreal |
Daily |
June 3 |
9:35 |
13:20 |
|
Montreal – Winnipeg |
Daily |
June 3 |
14:20 |
16:30 |
Connecting Winnipeg and Music City
This fall, WestJet will become the only airline providing direct connectivity between Winnipeg and Nashville, Tennessee.
|
Route |
Frequency |
Start Date |
End Date |
Departure |
Arrival |
|
Winnipeg – Nashville |
2x weekly |
September |
November |
11:10 |
14:20 |
|
Nashville – Winnipeg |
2x weekly |
September |
November |
7:40 |
10:25 |
“Strong air connectivity unlocks a world of opportunities for all those who live and work in Manitoba, allowing them to embark on bold journeys while growing their roots at home,” said Nick Hays, Winnipeg Airports Authority president and CEO. “We’re greatly appreciative of WestJet’s unwavering commitment to our community. Their continued growth at YWG and eagerness to work with us to launch new routes not only underscore the strength of our longstanding partnership but also exemplify our shared dedication to enhancing the region’s economic and social wellbeing.”
With the addition of Montreal and Nashville, WestJet will connect Winnipeg to more than 23 non-stop destinations this year.
Guests travelling from Winnipeg will also be one stop away from accessing WestJet’s growing list of global destinations, including Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport through WestJet’s global hub in Calgary.
For more information, visit westjet.com.
