Ontario Airport Makes Major International Service Expansion
Volaris Announces 14 New Weekly Flights to Three Destinations in Mexico
Ontario International Airport celebrated its largest single-day expansion of international service Thursday as Volaris announced 14 new weekly flights to three destinations in Mexico, including daily service to Los Cabos.
New Routes and Schedules
The Mexico-based low-cost carrier, which already operates twice-daily flights between ONT and Guadalajara, will add routes to Los Cabos International Airport, León/Bajío International Airport in Guanajuato, and Morelia International Airport in Michoacan. Service to León/Bajío will run three times a week, while Morelia flights will operate four times weekly.
Flight Schedules
| Los Cabos (SJD) | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONT-SJD | 12:40 pm | 3:10 pm | daily | A320 |
| SJD-ONT | 4:10 pm | 6:40 pm |
| Morelia (MLM) | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONT-MLM | 8:20 pm | 1:02 am (+1) | Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat | A320 |
| MLM-ONT | 8:18 am | 11:00 am | Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri |
| León/Guanajuato (BJX) | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONT-BJX | 8:20 pm | 12:50 am (+1) | Mon, Wed, Fri | A320 |
| BX-ONT | 8:30 am | 11:00 am | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Airport Authority’s Reaction
“Today’s announcement represents the largest single-day expansion of international service in the history of our airport. It also is a testament to Ontario’s decade-long partnership with Volaris in connecting Greater Ontario and Southern California with key markets in Latin America,” said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners.
Record-Breaking International Traffic
The expansion builds on the airport’s recent record-breaking international traffic growth, with 438,896 international passengers in 2024, a 5.1% increase from the previous year, airport officials said.
Volaris’ Commitment to Expansion
Volaris executives emphasized the airline’s commitment to expanding affordable travel options in and out of Mexico.
Conclusion
The new flights will solidify Ontario as one of the primary hubs for Southern California travelers seeking direct connections to Mexico, with Volaris operating 28 weekly flights at ONT.
FAQs
Q: When do the new flights start?
A: The Los Cabos and Guanajuato routes will launch on July 4, while the Michoacan service will begin on July 5.
Q: How many flights will Volaris operate at ONT?
A: Volaris will operate 28 weekly flights at ONT.
Q: What aircraft will be used for the new flights?
A: The flights will operate on Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 186 seats.
