What changed
Through 2024 and 2025, Canadian carriers progressively reduced and then paused Cuba service. Cited reasons include weak demand following Cuba's economic crisis, currency-repatriation difficulties for ticket revenue, and the operational complexity of the Jet-A1 fuel shortage.
How Canadians are reaching Cuba in 2026
- Connect via the U.S. — typically YYZ/YUL → MIA on Air Canada or American, then American Airlines MIA → HAV.
- Connect via Mexico — YYZ/YUL → CUN or MEX, then Aeroméxico or Viva Aerobus to HAV.
- Connect via Panama — Copa offers reliable same-airline connections via Panama City to HAV, VRA, HOG, and SCU.
Carrier status
4 of 4 airlines
| Routes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air Canada Cited fuel and demand issues. | Suspended | Canada | Suspended Q1 2025 | — |
WestJet | Suspended | Canada | Suspended 2024 | — |
Sunwing | Suspended | Canada | Charter operation paused | — |
Air Transat | Suspended | Canada | Suspended 2024 | — |