Ottawa connected to other Ontario cities with daily airline service

Porter Airlines is connecting the nation’s capital with two Ontario cities.

The daily schedule will bring people to Windsor and Sudbury in only a few hours’ flight from Ottawa. Both are non-stop routes. It also means people from the two cities can connect faster through Ottawa’s International Airport, allowing easier travel to larger destinations.

Or they can stay right in the heart of Ottawa.

“Whether it’s a quick getaway, family visit or business trip, travellers can now explore world-class museums, the renowned Rideau Canal, and the history and culture of Ottawa,” the press release notes.

Those travelling on Porter Airlines will receive complimentary beer or wine and because of the plane’s size, there are no middle seats.

“The launch of the Windsor and Sudbury service is the next step in building Ottawa into a stronger hub for Porter,” Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines, said. “Travellers have non-stop access to the nation’s capital and to an increasing number of connecting flights across the country.”

Fewer trips to U.S. from Canada

Data from Statistics Canada shows the number of Canadian residents making round-trips to the United States was down in January 2026 compared to last year.

StatCan says Canadian residents made 2.1 million return trips to the U.S. in January 2026, marking a 22 per cent decline compared to January 2025. This is the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year decline.

At the same time, trips to Canada by U.S. residents went down 0.3 per cent from January 2025.

Compared to January 2025, StatCan says the number of Canadian residents making round trips to countries overseas increased 10.6 per cent, while those travelling into Canada from overseas decreased 2.1 per cent.

With files from CityNews’ Joseph Ryan.

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