Source: Porter Airlines

A new destination in Austin, TX, plus an updated presence in Chicago at O’Hare International Airport are featured as Porter Airlines adds two airports and three routes to its growing North American network.
In Canada, new seasonal service between Ottawa and Deer Lake (YDF) begins June 10. This route complements existing flights from Toronto Pearson and Halifax.Expanding Porter’s U.S. network are year-round flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Toronto Pearson, beginning May 21.

On Sept. 1, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) service to Chicago is moving from Midway (MDW) to O’Hare (ORD), providing travellers with access to the city’s primary airport and an increase of flight frequency to three per day. Porter has served Chicago from Billy Bishop since 2008, and passengers will now benefit from the new U.S. CBP Preclearance facility opening in the coming weeks at YTZ. Future connecting itineraries will also be enabled via O’Hare with partner airlines. Porter continues to build frequency and connectivity from Toronto’s downtown airport, providing more options for travellers than any other airline.

A summary of new destinations and routes follows:

New destinations and routes Start date Frequency
Toronto Pearson – Austin (E195-E2)* May 21, 2026 5x weekly
Ottawa – Deer Lake (E195-E2)* June 10, 2026 5x weekly (seasonal)
Toronto City – Chicago O’Hare (Dash 8-400)* Sept. 1, 2026 3x daily

 

 

 

*Aircraft type

On every flight, passengers enjoy Porter’s signature service, including no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in glassware and premium snacks. Routes operated with the new Embraer E195-E2 also have free, fast WiFi available for everyone.

These new additions to the network come shortly after Porter’s recent summer schedule announcement, which includes nine new routes, new destinations, added frequencies and the continuation of popular winter markets.

Full schedule details are available at www.flyporter.com.

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“Porter continues to offer more destinations and flights that complement existing schedules and connect travellers across North America through our hubs,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “Travellers want more options and, when flying with Porter, they receive an elevated level of care and service that makes getting there enjoyable and something to look forward to.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines as a new partner at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,” said AUS chief executive officer Ghizlane Badawi. “Expanding international connectivity is a key priority for AUS, and we’re delighted to welcome this new nonstop service to Toronto, which will provide our travelers with more convenient options to connect for business, leisure, and beyond.”

“On behalf of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, we welcome Porter Airlines to the busiest airport in the United States, the nation’s best-connected airport, and a rapidly growing hub for American Airlines, Porter’s new codeshare partner,” said commissioner Michael McMurray of the Chicago Department of Aviation. “We look forward to years of strong service from Porter, further strengthening the connection between two of North America’s greatest cities.”

“We applaud the tremendous growth of Porter Airlines in recent months, creating even more opportunity for Canadians to experience the energy, vibrancy and appeal of the United States. Forecasts indicate that over 16 million Canadians will visit the U.S. in 2026. The new non-stop routes into the U.S. and service expansions underscore the importance of sustaining cross-border connectivity. We look forward to working with our airline partners like Porter and welcoming even more Canadian visitors to destinations across the country,” says Chris Heywood, senior vice president, public relations & chief communications officer, Brand USA.