As winter travel heats up, American Airlines is set to offer an extensive network of flights to Cancun and the Riviera Maya, with up to 40 daily routes. The airline boasts the title of having “more flights to Cancun than any other U.S. carrier,” showcasing its commitment to meeting the high demand for winter getaways.

The expansion includes nonstop service from 18 U.S. airports, with American inaugurating new Cancun flights from Cincinnati, Nashville, and Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 9. These seasonal routes will continue to operate weekly until the end of March.

American Airlines aims to cater to a broad audience, offering Cancun flights from mid-sized cities such as Austin, Boston, Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Raleigh-Durham, and St. Louis. Many of these routes will follow a Saturday-only service pattern, allowing travelers to enjoy an entire week of vacation before returning home.

With a strategic approach, American provides connectivity from nearly all its hubs, ensuring passengers can access Cancun flights from Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Los Angeles, New York-JFK, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. The airline plans to operate as many as 9 flights per day, creating a robust schedule for winter travel to Cancun. Additionally, American will offer seamless connections to Cozumel and Merida, expanding travel options throughout the Yucatan Peninsula.

This move follows a recent route expansion by American Airlines to Latin America and the Caribbean, with plans to commence four daily nonstop flights to Tulum’s new airport on March 28. Furthermore, the airline will increase frequencies on existing routes to destinations like the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Turks and Caicos starting in June.

American Airlines’ winter flight expansion aligns with the industry trend, as other major U.S. carriers, including United and Delta, also enhance their flight frequencies to warm-weather destinations, responding to the sustained demand for leisure travel.