Volaris will launch 11 new domestic and international routes from the Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports starting June 1st and 2nd, aiming to make the state a key connection hub and strengthen infrastructure in anticipation of the arrival of approximately three million visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
“Jalisco has been our home for these first 20 years, and we reaffirm that commitment with the announcement of new routes, which will strengthen the state’s national and international connectivity. These new operations not only expand our network, but also generate more opportunities for tourism, business, and family reunions,” stated Enrique Beltranena, CEO and President of the airline.
He said that in preparation for the World Cup, Guadalajara will play a strategic role, so they will support its growth with more capacity, investment, and a long-term vision.
The new routes will connect Puerto Vallarta with Puebla, Aguascalientes and San Luis Potosí; while Guadalajara will have flights to the cities of Querétaro, Reynosa, San Luis Potosí, Saltillo, Zacatecas, Salt Lake City and Detroit.
Meanwhile, the flight from Guadalajara to Medellín seeks to boost the visits that the concentration and training of the Colombian national team will attract in the city.
“During the World Cup (Soccer) we will have direct connectivity from Guadalajara to Medellín through Volaris, thanks to the support Volaris has given for the establishment of the Colombian national team in our city,” stated Pablo Lemus, governor of Jalisco.
Meanwhile, the Guadalajara-Detroit route establishes a strategic link between two official venues of the 2026 World Cup . This connection will not only facilitate the transport of fans and delegations between Akron Stadium and Ford Field in Michigan, but also positions Jalisco as the most efficient logistical hub for following the sporting event in North America, and as a bridge to other international markets in Central and South America.
Similarly, the direct Salt Lake City-Guadalajara flight opens a preferential corridor for high-impact tourism, as it connects the Utah market—known for its luxury travel profile and affinity for exclusive destinations—with the growing ultra-luxury offerings in Jalisco
The new air routes will operate using A320 aircraft with a capacity of 186 passengers , to guarantee the necessary flow of demand for the coming years.
During the presentation, Volaris and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) signed a letter of intent to consolidate the first stage of their new maintenance base, for which an investment of 18 million dollars is expected on a plot of land of 150 thousand square meters.
The first stage will begin with the construction of 40,000 square meters for the platform and to house the maintenance and traffic control of the airline’s aircraft.
The state governor also announced that the Jalisco government, in conjunction with the University of Guadalajara, will develop the country’s first aeronautical university, which they hope will be located next to the Guadalajara International Airport.
The second stage will be carried out once the World Cup is over, to continue with the rehabilitation of the road towards the El Salto corridor.
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