Copa Airlines announces three new routes in Latin America and the Caribbean

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, SA and a member of the global airline network Star Alliance, announces the addition of its new destination, Los Cabos, Mexico, as well as the reactivation of its flights to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, and Salvador Bahía, Brazil. With these three routes, Copa Airlines continues to strengthen the region's connectivity through the Hub of the Americas®, located at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.

“The launch of operations to Los Cabos represents another step in the expansion of our network, strengthening the continent's connectivity. With this new route, we offer our passengers more travel options and facilitate tourism and trade in the region. At Copa Airlines, we continue to consolidate the Hub of the Americas® as the main connection center in Latin America, driving new opportunities for economic development in the markets where we operate,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines.

Los Cabos, Mexico:
Located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Sur Peninsula, Los Cabos is known for its unique landscapes that blend desert and ocean, crystal-clear beaches, and the iconic Stone Arch where the Sea of ​​Cortez and the Pacific meet. 

It's an ideal destination for active tourism, with its array of recreational and sports activities and vibrant nightlife in Cabo San Lucas. Furthermore, Los Cabos is known as one of Mexico's most complete culinary destinations, with a wide variety of restaurants that experiment with a fusion of
national and international culinary influences.

Starting December 4, 2025, Copa Airlines will begin operating this new route with three weekly flights, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight will depart from Tocumen International Airport in Panama at 9:09 a.m. (local time), arriving at

Los Cabos International Airport in Mexico City at 12:27 p.m. (local time). The return flight will depart Los Cabos on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 1:33 p.m. (local time), landing in Panama City at 8:30 p.m. (local time).

Reactivated routes: Santiago de los Caballeros and Salvador Bahía

“Restarting operations in Santiago de los Caballeros and Salvador Bahía isn't just about getting back to flying, it's about recovering vital connections that drive economic growth and regional integration. These routes open doors to new opportunities for local communities and businesses, reaffirming the strategic role of our Hub of the Americas® as a driver of development in the region,” added Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines.

Copa will resume operations to and from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, beginning January 15, 2026, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The route will depart Panama City at 11:26 a.m. (local time), arriving at Cibao International Airport at 2:56 p.m. (local time). The return flight will depart on the same days at 3:51 p.m., arriving in Panama City at 5:43 p.m. (local time).

Additionally, starting January 7, 2026, Copa Airlines will restart its service to Salvador Bahía, Brazil, with four weekly frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flight from Panama will depart at 4:03 pm (local time), arriving at Salvador Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport at 12:30 am. The return flight will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, departing at 1:30 am (local time), landing in Panama at 6:45 am (local time).

With the addition of these routes, Copa Airlines expands its network to 91 destinations in 32 countries in Central, South, North America, and the Caribbean. Passengers interested in traveling to any of these destinations can make their reservations through www.copa.com, sales offices, the call center, or their preferred travel agency.

Source: Copa Airlines.