fbpx WestJet Announces Direct Flight from Calgary to Belize | Island Expeditions

WestJet Announces Direct Flight from Calgary to Belize

westjet-boeing-737-nextgen-2.jpg

Great News! Belize just got closer for Western Canada.


We are very excited to share this news from WestJet. This morning July 24th, WestJet announced a direct non-stop service from Calgary to Belize for the winter. 


This new non-stop weekly service between Calgary and Belize will start on November 3, 2017. This news comes along with the announcement that WestJet will be increasing service for the winter schedule including more flights from Calgary to Vancouver, Toronto, Fort McMurray, Kelowna, Brandon, Grande Prairie, Kitchener, Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Cancun and Cabo San Lucas. This will make connecting to Calgary for this new non-stop flight to Belize easier than ever.


In the press release, Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development said "We are pleased to announce new service to Belize as well as an additional 52 flights per week this winter which will help drive growth at the airport and in the community. As the carrier with more flights from Calgary International Airport than any other, we have designed our Calgary flight schedules to deliver 55 per cent more connecting itineraries which will help to launch new flights in future seasons and further expand our presence in YYC – a key driver in economic and employment growth in the city." 


Here are the details of WestJet's new nonstop service between Calgary and Belize:


Calgary (YYC) to Belize City (BZE)

  • Departs weekly on Fridays
  • Departs Calgary (YYC) at 9:15 AM
  • Arrives Belize City (BZE) at 2:51 PM
  • Service starts on November 3, 2017


Belize City (BZE) to Calgary (YYC)

  • Departs weekly on Fridays
  • Departs Belize City (BZE) at 3:45 PM
  • Arrives Calgary (YYC) at 10:06 PM
  • Service starts on November 3, 2017

One-way Fares Are Available Starting From CAD $279:


WestJet is offering special introductory pricing for this new route. One-way fares are available from just $279 per person, including all taxes. 

  • Book by: July 31, 2017 (11:59 PM MT)
  • Travel from: October 29, 2017 – January 31, 2018
  • Blackout dates: December 20, 2017 – January 7, 2018
  • Book online direct with WestJet

For more information on new routes and increased frequencies in WestJet's 2017-18 winter schedule, please visit westjet.com/winterschedule.


Flying to Belize just got easier for Canadians. Start planning your Belize winter vacation now with Island Expeditions!


IE blog

blog image
Grab Life in Belize
2023-01-31

 

Grab Your Chance to win a FREE trip to Belize! 

Dive & Discover Belize Sweepstakes

Girls on phone
Avoid Roaming charges when you travel in Belize
2023-01-26

Say goodbye to roaming fees and stay connected in Belize

Are you planning a trip to Belize and wondering how to stay co

Howler monkey mother and baby
A NEW YEAR, A NEW BEGINNING
2023-01-16

A message from the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center

After over two long and challenging pandemic years, 2022 saw the return of some normalcy in all walks of life here at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center.

Island Expeditions adventures
ISLAND EXPEDITIONS AFTER 35 YEARS OF ADVENTURE
2023-01-11

Celebrating 35 years of adventure

We are so happy to celebrate a new milestone.

Belize travel plans
New year…   More travel!
2022-12-30

New Years' resolutions (ideas) for adventure travelers!

 

Flight winter airport
Winter is Here… 
2022-12-23

What to do if bad weather interrupts your trip or your flight is canceled

Winter is here and many of us have plans to get out of this record-breaking cold weather hitting North America.  This is the wi