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Porter Airlines Launches New Service from Ottawa to Miami and Phoenix

Porter Airlines has today announced the launch of new nonstop service from Ottawa to both Miami and Phoenix.  Miami service started January 24th with three weekly flights, while service to Phoenix will also operate three times weekly from February 7, 2026.


Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 - Courtesy Embraer
Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 - Courtesy Embraer

On Monday (February 2, 2026), Porter Airlines announced the launch of inaugural flights to Miami (MIA) and Phoenix (PHX) from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). These represent the only nonstop service from YOW to MIA and PHX.  Miami service started on January 24th, with three weekly flights. This complements Ottawa’s growing list of Florida markets, including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa. Phoenix flights will also operate three times weekly from February 7, 2026.  Inbound customers to Phoenix can also enjoy seamless one-stop connectivity with Porter’s codeshare partner, American Airlines.  In Phoenix, this opens up 36 additional destinations in the Western U.S. operated by American and their affiliates, including Tucson, Honolulu, Kahului, and San Diego. 


In Monday’s announcement, Porter Airlines’ VP – Network Planning and Reporting, Andrew Peirce, said,


“The ongoing addition of nonstop routes from YOW reflects Porter’s commitment to Ottawa-Gatineau.  Canadians want to escape winter and these in-demand routes provide more options and more sun for the region.” 


Also commenting on Porter’s network expansion, Ottawa International Airport Authority’s VP – Business Development and Marketing, Joel Tkach, said,


“I am thrilled that Porter Airlines has enlarged its presence at MIA by re-establishing nonstop air service between Miami-Dade County and Canada’s capital city, which hasn’t existed since early 2020.  Ottawa is also now MIA’s fourth Canadian destination, creating another nonstop option between our community and our neighbors to the north.  Thanks to Porter’s three new weekly flights from Ottawa, we look forward to welcoming more visitors from Canada and to expanding one of our top international travel markets, which is already responsible for more than 700,000 MIA passengers annually.”


Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, added,


“The launch of seasonal nonstop service to Ottawa is another great addition to our route map and represents the first time our two cities have been connected by air.  The service will offer Phoenicians a new, easy option to experience Canada’s capital and also bring new visitors to our beautiful state.”


Porter's Schedule From Ottawa to Miami and Phoenix - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter's Schedule From Ottawa to Miami and Phoenix - Courtesy Porter Airlines

Guests on all flights will enjoy Porter’s signature service, including no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in glassware and premium snacks.  Routes operated with the carrier’s Embraer E195-E2 jets also have free, fast Wi-Fi available for everyone.


Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® and is committed to providing a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel.  The carrier is headquartered in Toronto, and offers an extensive domestic Canadian and North American network, as well as to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.  Porter Airlines currently operates a fleet of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) Dash 8-400s and new Embraer E195-E2 jets.


 

Source: Porter Airlines

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