Transat Packages on Porter Flights: Aruba and Costa Rica
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Porter is adding Aruba and Liberia, Costa Rica, to its Transat vacation packages for travel starting November 1, 2026, from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa. You can also leave Edmonton for Puerto Vallarta, and Halifax or London, Ontario, for Cancún. You book the Porter flight, the hotel and the transfer in one step with Transat.
Also read: Porter is also launching flights from the new MET Airport in Montreal as of June 15, 2026.
The packages launched in May 2026 with Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau and Grand Cayman. The October 28 announcement adds Aruba and Liberia, plus departures from Edmonton, Halifax and London, and Porter says more routes are coming. Here is what you can book, from where, and what the flight earns you in VIPorter points.
Six Destinations With Porter and Transat
Transat packages on Porter flights now cover six sun destinations:
- Aruba (AUA): new, from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa
- Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR): new, from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa
- Cancún (CUN): now also from Halifax and London, on top of Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton
- Puerto Vallarta (PVR): now also from Edmonton, on top of Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton
- Nassau (NAS) and Grand Cayman (GCM): from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa
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Each destination offers a curated selection of hotels, with a mix of all-inclusive packages and European plans depending on the property. On transat.com, the flight list for your destination may include Porter flights.
Departures and Travel Dates
You can already book these packages for travel starting November 1, 2026. The table below lists the departure airports and destinations, based on Porter's October 28 announcement. The launch includes non-stop flights only, and several of Porter's sun flights are seasonal, so they do not operate year-round from every airport.
| Departure airport | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson | Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, Liberia, Aruba |
| Ottawa | Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, Liberia, Aruba |
| Hamilton | Cancún, Puerto Vallarta |
| Halifax | Cancún |
| London (Ontario) | Cancún |
| Edmonton | Puerto Vallarta |
How to Book These Packages
You book your flight, hotel and transfer in one step, only through Transat channels: on transat.com or through its network of partner travel agencies. The packages are not available on flyporter.com. Transat acts as the tour operator, and Porter is the air carrier on the flights involved.
VIPorter Points on Your Package
Porter says you earn VIPorter points on the flight in your package: 1,200 points and $250 in eligible spending in Economy, 2,500 points and $500 in Club. Depending on your member tier, your VIPorter benefits (seat selection, extra bag, priority boarding) also apply on this flight. You can also redeem your VIPorter points on Air Transat and Alaska Airlines, and our VIPorter program guide covers the full rules.
BMO VIPorter Cards
If you plan to book one of these new packages, now is the time to take a look at the two BMO VIPorter cards. They allow you to earn VIPorter points directly on your daily purchases.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | |||
| $0 |
From Codeshare to Vacation Packages
Air Transat is a codeshare partner of Porter. The packages take the collaboration further: you book the Porter flight, the hotel and the transfer in one step, and Transat then handles changes to your flight. Porter plans to add more routes and destinations.
To discover other travel options with this tour operator, also consult our article on the best Transat tours around the world. And to compare all cards on the Canadian market, visit our page for the best credit cards.
- Annual feeNo annual fee the first year
- $0 $199
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,050Annual fee rebated$199Total$1,249Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,249
- Welcome offer+ one round-trip companion passAfter $18,000 in 12 months
- Up to 70,000 points
- Ends Oct 31, 2026
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Which destinations are covered by Transat packages on Porter flights?
The packages cover six destinations: Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, Liberia (Costa Rica) and Aruba. Aruba and Liberia are added for travel starting November 1, 2026.
From which Canadian cities can you depart?
You can leave from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa for all six destinations, from Hamilton for Cancún and Puerto Vallarta, from Halifax and London for Cancún, and from Edmonton for Puerto Vallarta. The packages are for travel starting November 1, 2026.
Where can these packages be booked?
Bookings are made exclusively through Transat channels: on transat.com or through partner travel agencies. These packages are not available on flyporter.com.
Do these packages earn VIPorter points?
Yes. Porter says you earn VIPorter points and eligible spending on the Porter flight in your package: 1,200 points and $250 in Economy, 2,500 points and $500 in Club. Your VIPorter member benefits also apply. Porter documents earning points, not using them to pay for a Transat package.
What is the difference with Air Transat packages?
Air Transat packages have existed for a long time and use Air Transat flights. Packages on Porter flights pair a Porter flight with Transat's hotel and transfer. On transat.com, the flight list for your destination may include Porter flights, and our Air Transat all-inclusive guide covers the classic packages.
Can you choose a flight with a connection?
Not for now. Porter says the launch includes only selected non-stop flights. Connecting itineraries will come as Porter and Transat integrate their systems.
Which bags are included with the Porter flight?
In Economy (PorterClassic), you get one carry-on bag and one checked bag. In Club (PorterReserve), you get two checked bags, one carry-on bag, a seat with more legroom at the front of the aircraft and a meal on board. You choose Economy or Club when you book on transat.com.