Porter Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026)
All bookings, regardless of fare class, are fully refundable within the first 24 hours of purchase.
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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. All bookings, regardless of fare class, are fully refundable within the first 24 hours of purchase.. 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.