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WestJet Launches New Non-Stop Flights from Sault Ste. Marie to Calgary
Airline will offer twice-weekly service on a 737 starting this summer
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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WestJet has announced new non-stop summer service between Sault Ste. Marie Airport and Calgary International Airport, with twice-weekly flights on a 737 aircraft starting on June 12. The new route will provide Saultites with a direct connection to the west and more efficient access to onward connections through WestJet's hub in Calgary.
Why it matters
The new WestJet flights are a significant boost for air travel options in Sault Ste. Marie, a community that has long requested more direct flights to western destinations. The route will improve connectivity and convenience for both leisure and business travelers in the region.
The details
WestJet will operate the new non-stop service between Sault Ste. Marie and Calgary twice a week using a 737 aircraft. The flights will commence on June 12 and run throughout the summer travel season. In addition to the new Sault Ste. Marie route, WestJet will also be launching non-stop service between Calgary and North Bay this summer.
- The new WestJet flights will begin on June 12, 2026.
- The non-stop service will run twice a week throughout the summer travel season.
The players
WestJet
A Canadian airline and one of the country's largest carriers, known for its affordable fares and extensive route network across North America.
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation
The organization responsible for managing and operating the Sault Ste. Marie Airport, which serves the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
John Weatherill
The executive vice-president and chief commercial officer of WestJet.
Terry Bos
The president and CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation.
What they’re saying
“The community has long asked for direct flights to the west, and now WestJet is here to make that request a reality.”
— Terry Bos, President and CEO, Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation (sootoday.com)
“The new routes will give guests from across Canada greater choice to explore their own backyard, as well as more efficient access to onward connections through WestJet's home province.”
— John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet (sootoday.com)
What’s next
WestJet has not announced any specific plans for further route expansions from Sault Ste. Marie Airport at this time, but the successful launch of the new Calgary service could pave the way for additional non-stop flights to other western destinations in the future.
The takeaway
The new non-stop WestJet flights from Sault Ste. Marie to Calgary represent a significant improvement in air travel connectivity for the region, providing residents with more convenient access to the west and beyond. This development underscores the growing demand for direct flights from smaller regional airports to major hubs, a trend that is likely to continue as airlines seek to better serve the needs of travelers across Canada.
