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Porter Airlines Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Quick Answer

Porter Airlines offers free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. After that, Main Cabin and above: fee applies (varies by route), balance as credit. Basic Economy: not permitted.

24-Hour Free Cancellation

All bookings, regardless of fare class, are fully refundable within the first 24 hours of purchase.

Change Fees by Fare Class

Fare ClassChange Fee
basic EconomyNot permitted
main CabinFee applies (varies by route) plus fare difference
premiumFee applies (varies by route) plus fare difference
businessNo fee, fare difference applies

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

Fare ClassCancellation Policy
basic EconomyNot permitted
main CabinFee applies (varies by route), balance as credit
premiumFee applies (varies by route), balance as credit
businessFully refundable up to 1 hour prior to departure

How Refunds Work

Original form of payment for Freedom fares; travel credit for Standard and Flexible fares.

Same-Day Flight 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 Your Porter Airlines Flight

  1. 1Log in to your account on flyporter.com
  2. 2Go to 'My Bookings'
  3. 3Select the flight you wish to cancel
  4. 4Follow the prompts to cancel and receive a refund or credit

Expert 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

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.

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