Porter Airlines adding flights between Ontario and Florida starting at $96. Here's where

Date:2025-08-01 22:22:00 Category:US Views:2 Comment:0

Ready to fly to the frozen North? Toronto-based Porter Airlines is adding more nonstop flights between Canada and the Sunshine State.

The new routes connect Hamilton International Airport (YHM) in Ontario with Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), according to a release, with three-times-weekly roundtrips for each one starting in December.

“We always enjoy seeing our airline partners grow at FLL," said Mark E. Gale, CEO and director of aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. "With the addition of the Hamilton route, Porter Airlines now serves four destinations from FLL to Canada, which is our top international market. This expansion provides travellers with even more options for seamless connectivity.”

The flights will run until April, the company said. One-way fares start at $96 for Orlando and $101 at Fort Lauderdale, depending on dates and availability, according to the FlyPorter.com website.

Porter's new routes come as air traffic to the U.S. from our northern neighbors continues to decline. Canadian's return trips from the U.S. by air dropped more than 22% in June year over year, according to Business Travel News, and returns by car dropped 44%. Canadian residents have expressed anger at President Donald Trump's repeated suggestions to add Canada to the United States and his on-again,. off-again tariffs, as well as fears over a newly aggressive border patrol.

What are the new routes between Ontario, Canada, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando?

Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Hamilton International Airport (YHM) in Ontario: Nonstop, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, starting Dec. 12
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Hamilton International Airport (YHM) in Ontario: Nonstop, Monday, Thursday and Saturday, starting Dec. 13

What do passengers get on Porter Airlines?

Porter boasts two seats per aisle every row (no middle seats!), complimentary beer and wine in glassware, free snacks, and free WiFi. More legroom, premium liquor and meals are available for a fee.

Passengers who buy the cheapest fares are assigned seats don't get electronic boarding passes on their mobile phones (they must print out emails) and can't change their trip. Basic fares also include a small carryon, but overhead and checked bags will cost extra.

You can pay for any of those amenities individually, upgrade to Standard, Flexible or Freedom fares to get the ones you want, or buy PorterReserve to get all of them.

The flights are operated by Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

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