Air Canada Resumes Direct Flights to Lima
Air Canada is now offering four weekly direct flights connecting Lima with Toronto and Montreal.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Canada
Live Poll
Does the addition of new direct flight routes make you more likely to plan international travel?
Air Canada has resumed its direct air service linking Lima, Peru, with both Toronto and Montreal. The carrier is operating a total of four weekly flights, providing two frequencies to each Canadian city.
Why it matters
The restored routes improve international connectivity for travelers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. This service is designed to support growth in tourism, business travel, and family visits between the regions.
Each flight utilizes a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with a total capacity of 255 passengers, split into 20 Signature Class, 21 Premium Economy, and 214 Economy seats. There are two weekly flights per route.
The players
Air Canada
Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada by fleet size and passengers carried.
The details
The flights serve as a vital link for passengers heading to destinations across North America, Europe, and Asia through the airline's network. The carrier plans to evolve the Lima-Montreal connection into a permanent, year-round service by summer 2027.
Timeline
The direct flight service between Lima, Toronto, and Montreal resumed on October 26, 2026.
Air Canada will begin year-round operations for the Lima-Montreal route in the summer of 2027.
Travel Outlook
The deployment of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for these routes aligns with broader industry efforts to maximize route profitability using efficient, modern wide-body aircraft. This expansion follows a general increase in long-haul capacity as airlines seek to capture demand for international travel.
Travelers can now book direct flights between Lima and two major Canadian hubs, simplifying travel plans that previously required connections. Passengers should check specific flight schedules for these four weekly frequencies to optimize their transit times.
The takeaway
The return of these direct routes offers improved logistical options for those traveling between South America and Canada. Travelers looking to benefit from these new flights should monitor the airline's schedule for future frequency changes as the route matures toward year-round service.
What happens next
Air Canada will transition the Lima-Montreal route to a year-round operation in the summer of 2027.
Further reading
For more information on travel routes, visit our Canada section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Andina.
Live Poll
Does the addition of new direct flight routes make you more likely to plan international travel?
