Porter Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
All bookings, regardless of fare class, are fully refundable within the first 24 hours of purchase.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. All bookings, regardless of fare class, are fully refundable within the first 24 hours of purchase.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Not permitted |
| Main Cabin | Fee applies (varies by route), balance as credit |
| Premium | Fee applies (varies by route), balance as credit |
| Business | Fully refundable up to 1 hour prior to departure |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Not permitted |
| Main Cabin | Fee applies (varies by route) plus fare difference |
| Premium | Fee applies (varies by route) plus fare difference |
| Business | No fee, fare difference applies |
Refund Method
Original form of payment for Freedom fares; travel credit for Standard and Flexible fares.
Same-Day Change
Permitted for a fee on Standard/Flexible fares; included for Freedom fares. Not permitted for Basic fares.
No-Show Policy
No-shows forfeit the full amount of the fare and any connecting flights are cancelled.
How to Cancel
- Log in to your account on flyporter.com
- Go to 'My Bookings'
- Select the flight you wish to cancel
- Follow the prompts to cancel and receive a refund or credit
Tips
- Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund.
- Basic fares cannot be changed or cancelled.
- Travel credits are valid for 12 months from the original booking date.
- Same-day changes to earlier flights between Toronto and Newark/Montreal/Ottawa are free for non-Basic fares.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Porter Airlines cancellation policy?
- Porter Airlines cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — fee applies (varies by route), balance as credit. Basic Economy — not permitted.
- Can I cancel a Porter Airlines flight for free?
- Yes — All bookings, regardless of fare class, are fully refundable within the first 24 hours of purchase. Fee applies (varies by route), balance as credit
- What is Porter Airlines's change fee?
- Main Cabin: Fee applies (varies by route) plus fare difference. Basic Economy: Not permitted.
- How do I get a refund from Porter Airlines?
- Original form of payment for Freedom fares; travel credit for Standard and Flexible fares.
- What happens if I no-show on Porter Airlines?
- No-shows forfeit the full amount of the fare and any connecting flights are cancelled.