Porter: New connections between Toronto, Victoria and St. John’s -St. John’s

Updated Mar 24, 2025
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To the point From September 2023, Porter Airlines will add Toronto-Victoria and Toronto -St. John's to its flight offer.

Porter Airlines continues to expand its network in North America with the addition of two new routes from September 2023.

The airline recently ordered 50 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, considerably increasing the size of its fleet. Over the next few years, Porter’s ambition is to serve :

  • Canada from coast to coast
  • the United States
  • Mexico
  • and the Caribbean.
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New Toronto-Victoria route

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As of today, this new route between Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) can be booked. These flights will start on September 20th, 2023, with a daily round trip. Here are the details:

Departure Arrival
Toronto YYZ – Victoria YYJ 10 h 55 13 h 04
Victoria YYJ – Toronto YYZ 14 h 00 21 h 31

 

The schedule is designed to allow connecting flights to Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa and St. John’s. John’s.

Porter Airlines offers an enhanced economy-class experience. Passengers will enjoy a range of on-board services, including complimentary snacks, beer and wine, and free Wi-Fi for all.

For example, a return flight from Toronto-Victoria from September 23 to 30, 2023 costs $475.94 with the PorterClassique Basic fare. This fare does not include cabin or checked baggage.

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New Toronto-St. John's

Porter also adds service between Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT) in Newfoundland. The airline was already present in St. John’s since 2009 with its older aircraft, the De Havilland Dash 8-400. Operating Embraer aircraft on these new routes will considerably increase passenger capacity.

Daily flights between Toronto-Pearson and St. John’s will start operations on September 6th, 2023. Here are the details:

Departure Arrival
Toronto YYZ – St. John’s YYT 8:15 p.m. 12:45 a.m.
St. John’s YYT – Toronto YYZ 8 hours 10 h 00

 

As an indication, a round-trip ticket from Toronto to St. John’s on September 7th to 11th would cost about St. John’s from September 7 to 11 costs $395.49 with the PorterClassique Basic rate. As in the previous example, cabin baggage and checked baggage are not included.

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Bottom Line

Porter Airlines has significantly increased its service in Canada over the past year. It even has its own loyalty program, VIPorter. With its new aircraft and new flights, this airline is enhancing its North American flight offering.

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Alexandrine Bertrand
Alexandrine Bertrand
An avid solo traveller, Alexandrine is an expert on loyalty programmes such as Aeroplan, Avios, AIR MILES, Flying Blue and Marriott Bonvoy. With a budget-conscious approach, she helps travellers make the most of their points and miles to experience affordable, off-the-beaten-path getaways. She also shares a love of gastronomy and enjoys exploring local flavours and culinary traditions.
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