Air Canada is dropping its planned Toronto-Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico service and scaling back some Calgary sun flights for winter 2026-27, according to Aeroroutes. These capacity changes represent a rebalancing of seasonal routes as the airline updates its winter operations.

Details of the Air Canada schedule changes

The airline has removed the weekly Toronto-Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo route from its upcoming winter schedule. This service, which was intended to run from October 29, 2026, through April 29, 2027, would have utilized Air Canada Rouge Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Other adjustments impacting Calgary travelers include:

  • Calgary to Cancun service will now begin on January 12, 2027, instead of December 11, with frequency dropping from five to four weekly flights.
  • Calgary to Puerto Vallarta flights will be reduced from three weekly services to two.

Destination context and network shifts

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a popular Mexican destination on the Pacific coast, known for its beach resorts and traditional fishing communities. While the direct connection from Toronto was removed, travelers currently reach the area via layovers in cities like Calgary or in the United States.

The airline is not exiting the Mexican market entirely, however. While some capacity is being trimmed, Air Canada is still preparing to expand service to other regions. For example, the airline is set to launch new service between Toronto and Mérida on November 21, operating twice weekly on Mondays and Saturdays.

Why is the airline reducing capacity?

The carrier has not publicly confirmed a specific reason for withdrawing the Toronto-Ixtapa service. However, the adjustments appear to be part of a broader update to the seasonal schedule. This follows reports earlier this year that the airline was boosting its Mexico capacity by 18 per cent for the summer season due to growing commercial ties.

FAQ

Which flights are affected in Calgary?

Calgary-Cancun flights will start a month later than planned with fewer weekly departures, and Calgary-Puerto Vallarta service is being reduced to two flights per week.

Will the Toronto-Ixtapa route operate at all?

No, the planned weekly nonstop service between Toronto and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has been removed from the winter 2026-27 schedule.