Porter Airlines adding Austin and Chicago-O’Hare to North American network - New Ottawa-Deer Lake seasonal service
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.
“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.”
“Porter Airlines’ new nonstop service between Ottawa and Deer Lake is another strong vote of confidence in YOW and in our region,” said Susan Margles, president and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority. “With the most nonstop routes from Ottawa, Porter continues to expand meaningful connections, and we’re pleased to support this latest addition. The service strengthens Ottawa’s role in Porter’s network while giving travellers convenient access to western Newfoundland.”