Key Notes
- Seven seasonal routes start or resume in December across Colombia, Central America, the US, Canada and Chile.
- Bogotá–Barcelona is scheduled to rise from seven to 14 weekly flights from December 6 to January 31.
- The headline 22 million seats and 126,000 flights cover Avianca’s full October–March programme, rather than extra capacity alone.
Avianca is adding seasonal flights across the Americas and temporarily doubling service between Bogotá and Barcelona as its winter schedule takes shape. Seven seasonal routes are due to start or resume in December, offering more nonstop options for holiday travel.
The airline’s winter programme covers October 2026 through March 2027, with more than 126,000 flights and 22 million seats across over 155 routes. Those totals describe the full programme. They are not a count of extra flights or seats added compared with last winter.
Seven Seasonal Routes for December
The December additions link Central America and Colombia with the United States, Canada and Chile. The published starting dates and weekly frequencies are:
- Las Vegas–San Salvador: three weekly flights from December 1.
- Guatemala City–Chicago: daily flights from December 2.
- Guatemala City–San Francisco: four weekly flights from December 2.
- San Salvador–Montreal: four weekly flights from December 2.
- Pereira–New York JFK: four weekly flights from December 6.
- Cartagena–Santiago: three weekly flights from December 15.
- Cartagena–New York JFK: four weekly flights from December 16.
The mix includes returning seasonal services, so the list should not be read as seven city pairs being served for the first time. For travelers, the useful change is the availability of nonstop flights on particular dates, especially when the alternative requires a connection.
Barcelona Gets a Second Daily Flight
Between December 6 and January 31, Avianca plans to increase Bogotá–Barcelona from seven to 14 weekly flights. The temporary increase covers the year-end holiday period and part of January, rather than the entire October–March winter season.
As detailed in the schedule update, the airline is also strengthening Bogotá’s links with Asunción and Montevideo. Service to Asunción rises from three to seven weekly flights, while Montevideo increases from four to seven, following changes introduced in the last week of October.
More Frequencies Across the Wider Network
Avianca’s plan includes increases on more than 20 routes. Within Colombia, these include services from Bogotá to Cartagena, Medellín, Cali, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta and Barranquilla, as well as San Andrés–Cali. International increases also cover Bogotá–Mexico City and Washington, D.C.–San Salvador.
For a multi-stop journey, the additional departures can change which connections are practical. A flight into Bogotá may connect differently depending on the day, so compare the complete journey and arrival time rather than choosing on the strength of one advertised frequency.
Match the Seasonal Service to Your Travel Dates
A seasonal route can be particularly useful for a winter break or a family visit, but it is worth checking both directions before fixing a hotel stay. A convenient outbound flight may not have an equally convenient return on the preferred date.
Check the operating days, baggage allowance and fare conditions for the specific itinerary through Avianca or a travel advisor. The schedule expands the choices available this winter; it does not mean every new or returning service runs daily or continues year-round.
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