MONTREAL, QUEBEC –  Air Canada has added Tulum, Mexico and Charleston, South Carolina to its roster of destinations.

The carrier will be the first Canadian airline to offer service to Tulum (subject to government approval), with flights from Toronto and Montreal to the newest airport in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula beginning in early May 2024. It is also adding a new service from Toronto to Charleston, South Carolina.

“We are excited to add two brand new destinations to our global network, Tulum, Mexico from our Toronto and Montreal hubs, and Charleston, South Carolina from Toronto, plus new Austin and St. Louis flights from Montreal in summer 2024. These new destinations and routes reflect Air Canada’s market leadership and network diversification strategy of adding capacity to in-demand leisure destinations such as Tulum and fast-growing, key metropolitan areas in the US,” said Mark Galardo, executive vice-president, Revenue and Network Planning, Air Canada.

“I celebrate this great announcement from Air Canada. Without connectivity there is no tourism, and the two new routes to the new Tulum International Airport, which is ready to receive five million passengers, will boost the arrival of tourists from our second most important source market for international tourists,” said Lic. Miguel Torruco Marqués, Secretario de Turismo, Mexico.

The flights from Toronto and Montreal to Tulum will operate year-round, with the Toronto-Tulum/Tulum-Toronto route operating on Fridays and Sundays, and Montreal-Tulum/Tulum-Montreal route operating on Saturdays.

The Toronto-Charleston route will begin operating on March 28, 2024. The new daily service, another first for a Canadian carrier, will operate year-round.

“Charleston International Airport is delighted to welcome the addition of Toronto as an international destination, made possible by the introduction of Air Canada’s daily flights providing a seamless link between Canada’s largest metropolitan area and the Charleston Lowcountry. Not only does the new service connect two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide, renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment and leisure adventures, this route offers customers unmatched travel options and conveniences, whether travelling for leisure, visiting friends and family, or for business,” said Elliott Summey, executive director and CEO at Charleston International Airport.

“Air Canada’s announcement is a major milestone for our industry, the Charleston region and beyond. International visitation is integral to a healthy and sustainable tourism economy. While Canada is consistently our top country of origin for international visitors, we know there is tremendous untapped potential in the market. Beyond increasing access for leisure travelers, the daily, nonstop service creates more opportunity to recruit group business and provides improved connectivity for Charleston area residents traveling to Canada and other international destinations served through Air Canada’s Toronto hub,” said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston and Chair of the Aviation Authority Board.