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Porter Airlines has launched two new nonstop routes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Florida, the carrier’s first U.S. flights from Nova Scotia. Porter joins Air Canada, Air Transat and Westjet with flights to Florida from Halifax during the winter season.
New Portner Airlines Routes – Halifax to Florida
The first of these new routes, connecting Halifax to Tampa International Airport (TPA), commenced on December 5, 2024, with three times weekly service. The second route, providing daily flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO), will begin on December 6, 2024.
The flight schedule is as follows (All times are local):
|
Route |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of operation |
|
Tampa – Halifax Halifax – Tampa |
11:10 a.m. 4:35 p.m. |
3:40 p.m. 8:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
|
Halifax – Orlando Orlando – Halifax |
11:20 a.m. 3:30 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. 7:55 p.m. |
Daily |
Passengers flying with Porter can expect an elevated economy experience aboard the Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, including premium snacks, complimentary beer and wine in glassware, and exceptional hospitality. For those seeking a more comprehensive travel package, PorterReserve fares offer additional benefits such as fresh meals, pre-mixed cocktails, dedicated airport check-in, early boarding, enhanced legroom, two checked bags, and the flexibility to change flights without a fee.
In addition to providing direct service between Halifax and Florida, Porter also offers convenient connections to and from cities like Montréal and Ottawa and through its hub at Toronto Pearson. Porter’s impressive, ever-growing network now looks something like this (via FlightConnections);
Porter Route Network
The new Porter airlines routes between Halifax and Florida are part of a broader commitment to connecting Eastern Canada with the Sunshine State. The airline now serves six Florida destinations: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, and up to 15 daily departures to eight nonstop destinations from Halifax YHZ.
The airline now flies coast to coast and to every province in Canada from its eastern hubs of Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. It is also quickly expanding flights into the U.S., currently serving six destinations in Florida, four in California, as well as Las Vegas and Phoenix. These destinations complement its long-standing presence in Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington.
Porter Airlines continues its mission to elevate economy-class travel in North America, further enhancing its position as a preferred carrier for economy flyers.
