YQM unveils winter sun schedule with nine weekly departures

Greater Moncton, October 5, 2026 – YQM’s winter sun season will get an early start this year, with Air Transat service beginning in December and Sunwing Vacations following in January, one month earlier than its traditional February start.

Travellers will have more opportunities to escape the winter with direct service from YQM to Cancún, Mexico; Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Montego Bay, Jamaica, with service offered by Air Transat and Sunwing Vacations.

Air Transat will begin its winter sun service on December 17, with two weekly departures: Cancún on Thursdays and Punta Cana on Fridays.

Sunwing Vacations will begin its seasonal service earlier this winter, with flights starting January 8. In January, weekly service will be offered to Cancún, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Montego Bay. Beginning February 3, service to Cancún, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata will increase to twice weekly, while Montego Bay will continue once weekly.

Together, the schedule provides travellers across New Brunswick and the surrounding region with convenient non-stop access to some of the most popular winter vacation destinations, with the opportunity to fly somewhere sunny from YQM every day of the week.

December Schedule:

January Schedule: February to end of season:

“Providing our region with strong winter sun options continues to be an important part of YQM’s air service network,” said Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority. “With nine weekly departures and service available every day of the week, travellers have more flexibility when planning their winter getaway while enjoying the convenience of starting their vacation close to home.”

“We’re pleased to expand our winter offering from Greater Moncton this season, giving Atlantic Canadians even more opportunities to escape to the sun from an airport close to home,” said Marek Andryszak, President of Sunwing Vacations Group. “By starting our seasonal service earlier and offering convenient access to four popular sun destinations, Cancún, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Montego Bay, we’re providing our guests with more choice and flexibility when planning their winter getaway.”

“Air Transat is proud to continue offering travellers from Greater Moncton convenient access to Cancún and Punta Cana, two destinations that remain highly popular among those seeking a Caribbean getaway.” Said Sebastien Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer, Transat. “With weekly non-stop flights to each destination from mid-December through the end of April, Air Transat continues to provide Atlantic Canadians with accessible, high-quality leisure travel options while supporting regional connectivity. We value our longstanding partnership with the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport and look forward to another successful winter season together.”

Travellers are encouraged to visit the airlines’ websites or contact their travel agent for flight schedules, vacation packages and booking information.