Volaris announced it will begin operating eight new air routes from Guadalajara, Puebla, and Querétaro airports starting December 2026. The airline will connect Guadalajara to Medellín, Washington Dulles, Atlanta, and Guatemala City. From Puebla, flights will begin to Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, and Chicago O’Hare. Querétaro will receive a new route to Las Vegas. The start dates are December 1, 2, or 4 depending on the route, with tickets already available on Volaris.com and the official app.
Confirmed Flight Schedules and Frequencies
The Guadalajara–Medellín service begins December 2, 2026, operating three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Flights depart Guadalajara at 07:25, arriving in Medellín
at 12:55. The return flights leave Medellín at 14:00 and arrive in Guadalajara at 18:20. The Guadalajara–Washington Dulles route starts December 1, with flights on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and return flights on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from December 2. Guadalajara–Atlanta flights launch December 2 and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Guadalajara–Guatemala City starts December 4 with flights on Monday and Friday. Puebla–Acapulco operates Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, while Puebla–Puerto Escondido runs Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The Puebla–Chicago O’Hare route begins December 2. Specific frequencies for Querétaro–Las Vegas have not been disclosed.
Volaris’ Fleet Size and Network Reach
Volaris operates more than 150 Airbus A320
family aircraft, serving 46 Mexican cities and 29 destinations across the United States, Central America, and South America. Guadalajara’s airport currently offers more than 110 daily departures to 64 domestic and international destinations. Since commencing operations in Colombia in October 2021, Volaris has transported over 660,000 passengers on more than 4,900 flights between Mexico and Colombia. In July 2026, the airline carried over 3 million passengers with an 88% load factor, demonstrating sustained growth.
Strategic Impact and Official Statements
Holger Blankenstein, Volaris Executive Vice President of Commercial and Operations, said the new routes provide “more routes, more destinations and more opportunities to connect Mexico with
the continent” while enhancing the Guadalajara and Puebla hubs. He underlined the importance of Colombia as a key Latin American market, expressing pride in expanding travel options for Medellín residents. Blankenstein added that Volaris is solidifying its position as a benchmark in South America’s air connectivity and fulfilling its commitment to democratize the skies.
