Porter to Inaugurate Winter Sun Schedule from YOW This Week
by Marsha Mowers
Porter’s dispatchers are threatening to strike.
Porter Airlines is inaugurating its winter schedule from Ottawa International Airport (YOW), bringing the National Capital Region closer to five southern destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica.
Beginning this week, travellers can fly non-stop from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Nassau (NAS), Cancun (CUN), Liberia (LIR) and Grand Cayman (GCM), with all routes starting within the next seven days. Notably, Porter is now the only airline offering nonstop service from Ottawa to Grand Cayman and Liberia, providing exclusive access to these exciting destinations.
“The launch of these routes is a celebration of our growth to new regions and another demonstration of Porter’s commitment to Ottawa-Gatineau,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “This winter, Porter is offering more flights from YOW than any other carrier, serving 24 non-stop routes. We are giving local travellers more options than ever, while enjoying the elevated level of service and style that only Porter provides.”
New services from Ottawa begin on the following schedule:
| Destination | Start Date | Peak Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau (NAS) | Dec. 13 | 1x weekly |
| Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | Dec. 13 | 6x weekly |
| Cancun (CUN) | Dec. 17 | 6x weekly |
| Liberia (LIR) | Dec. 17 | Daily |
| Grand Cayman (GCM) | Dec. 19 | 2x weekly |
Porter provides a number of additional non-stop flights from YOW that offer winter appeal, featuring five markets in Florida. Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa are currently operating, with Miami and Phoenix coming online in 2026.
Full schedule details and booking information can be found at www.flyporter.com.





