This new non-stop service will make it easier than ever for Canadians to head south, whether for business or a sun-soaked escape. Flair’s new route brings the total number of weekly flights from YVR to Mexico City to 24, giving travellers plenty of flexibility to plan their next adventure.  

Every new route to YVR provides important economic benefits for our community through tourism and trade. Beyond convenience, the route is expected to generate over $4.1 million in GDP and create more than 40 full-time jobs, strengthening our local economy. And for B.C.’s growing Latin American community, 78 per cent of whom live in Metro Vancouver, another non-stop service to Mexico City provides an important way for loved ones to stay connected. 

For those ready to take advantage of this new connection, Mexico City offers endless opportunities. As one of the oldest cities in the Americas, it’s home to architectural wonders like Chapultepec Castle and world-class museums such as Museo Soumaya. Travellers could easily wander through the colorful streets of Coyoacán, visit Frida Kahlo’s iconic Blue House, or simply indulge in the city’s legendary food scene.  

Art lovers, food enthusiasts, and history buffs alike will discover an adventure that’s truly unforgettable. So, pack those bags, grab a passport, and get ready to say ¡Vamos! to Mexico City.  

Flair’s new non-stop service to Mexico City operates three times weekly, departing YVR at 5:10 pm. Flights are operated on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 189 seats. To learn more and book, visit Flair Airline website: flyflair.com 

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) recently celebrated our first and only non-stop flight service to Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL). Operated by Flair Airlines, the inaugural direct flight service was marked by a festive gate event, attracting special guests, members of the news media, and excited travellers.

This new route is the first and only non-stop service between Vancouver and Guadalajara and has the capacity to operate up to three times weekly. The new service has a direct benefit to our community and the economy that supports it, generating $4 million in total economic output for Canada and creating 26 jobs here at YVR and throughout B.C. The route also signifies an important growth opportunity for the tourism sectors in both cities.

The city of Guadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Last year, Jalisco welcomed 500,000 Canadian tourists. Attracted to the region’s rich cultural heritage, architecture, and stunning geography, demand by travellers for more frequent and easier access to this region has been met with this new non-stop service. 

Shortly before the flight’s inaugural departure from YVR, commemorative remarks were shared by Morgan Guerin, Manager, Indigenous Relations at YVR, Russell Atkinson, Director, Air Service Development at YVR, Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer at Flair Airlines, and Laura Nesteanu, Vice President at Guadalajara Tourism.

Thank you to everyone who supported the launch of this new service. Gracias!