Porter Airlines is expanding its footprint in New York with the launch of new year-round service to LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Starting May 1, 2025, up to three daily roundtrip flights will operate between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and LaGuardia.
Porter will be based at LaGuardia’s new award-winning Terminal B, which has recently undergone a $5.1 billion US redevelopment.
The initial flight schedule is as follows:
Route |
Departure |
Arrival |
Frequency |
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to LaGuardia (LGA) |
7:15 a.m. |
8:55 a.m. |
Daily |
2:50 p.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
Daily |
|
7:25 p.m. |
9:05 p.m. |
Except Saturdays |
|
LaGuardia (LGA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) |
6:15 a.m. |
7:55 a.m. |
Except Sundays |
9:55 a.m. |
11:35 a.m. |
Daily |
|
5:30 p.m. |
7:10 p.m. |
Daily |
|
All times are local |
The route will be operated by Porter’s new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
“We have built a strong passenger base over more than 15 years for those travelling between Canada and the New York metropolitan area,” said Andrew Pierce, vice-president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “The addition of LaGuardia introduces a new dimension to our network, opening more options for existing customers and the ability to attract new ones within the busiest air service corridor connecting Canada and the U.S.”
Suzette Noble, chief executive officer of LaGuardia Gateway Partners, said her company was excited to welcome Porter to Terminal B. “Like all of our terminal partners, Porter shares our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service each and every day. We look forward to sharing Terminal B’s modern, efficient and enjoyable guest experience with the airline’s Toronto passengers.”
Tony Vero, general manager, LaGuardia Airport, said: “We are excited to add Porter Airlines’ service to Toronto Pearson at LaGuardia Airport. This expanded partnership strengthens our growing network and provides travellers with a seamless and convenient way to connect between New York and Canada. Whether for business or leisure, this service opens exciting travel opportunities, linking two dynamic cities with ease. Along with the transformation of LaGuardia Airport, we are committed to offering an exceptional and modern travel experience, with greater flexibility, more choices, and enhanced connectivity for passengers.”
The new service complements Porter’s existing operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Porter has been serving the New York-New Jersey market since 2008 with flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Newark. In 2023, Porter expanded its Newark service by adding flights from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). The combined routings will offer up to 15 daily roundtrips.