New Yucatán Flights: Toronto & LA to Mérida

Mérida, Yucatán — The State Government has initiated the winter season of international flights with the early arrival of the Toronto–Mérida service, marking the beginning of one of the most important periods for state tourism, which annually attracts thousands of visitors from the United States and Canada.

The head of the Secretary of Tourism Development (Sefotur), Darío Flota Ocampo, highlighted that this early start to operations reflects the growing interest of international tourism in Yucatán, a result of the coordinated work between the State Government and the airlines that trust in the destination.

Flota Ocampo emphasized that coordination with the private sector has been key to strengthening air connectivity and positioning the state as a benchmark in the international market. Similarly, he recalled that in previous years the winter season began in November and concluded in April, whereas this time it began on October 28 and will end on May 19, consolidating Yucatán as a reliable and attractive destination, especially for the North American public.

The head of Sefotur stated that these achievements respond to the vision of economic and social development promoted by Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena through the Maya Renacimiento strategy, which fosters tourism diversification and sustainable growth of the sector.

According to information from the Southeast Airport Group (ASUR), the first Toronto–Mérida flight, operated by the airline WestJet, arrived with 130 passengers on board, out of a total capacity of 174 seats, achieving a 76 percent occupancy rate, which officially marked the start of operations for this international air connection.

The Toronto–Mérida route will progressively increase its frequencies. From October 28 to November 9, it will operate once a week, on Tuesdays. From November 10 to December 14, it will increase to two weekly frequencies, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from December 15 to April 5, it will offer three weekly flights, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

This offering will be joined by the Los Angeles–Mérida flight, from the airline Viva, which will begin on December 14 with a weekly frequency on Sundays, operating during the year-end holiday season until January 11, 2026. This route will return permanently during the second half of 2026, offering Yucatecan and American passengers a new, stable international alternative year-round.

With the activation of these routes and the sustained strengthening of air connectivity, Yucatán continues to consolidate its position as a world-class tourist destination, recognized for its cultural richness, natural beauty, and hospitality.