North Charleston, SC — Today low-fare carrier Spirit Airlines launched service between Charleston and Las Vegas. The new Las Vegas route will be the only nonstop flight connecting Charleston area travelers to the popular entertainment destination.
To celebrate the launch, Spirit also announced new nonstop routes to Tampa and Fort Myers, Florida, starting November 15 and 16, respectively. The Tampa route will operate four days per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The Fort Myers route will operate three days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
“Lowcountry travelers have long been asking for a route to Las Vegas, and we are thrilled that Spirit has delivered direct service to the Entertainment Capital of the World,” said Elliott Summey, Executive Director, and Chief Executive Officer of the Charleston International Airport. “Today’s announcement of new nonstop service to Tampa and Fort Myers, Florida proves that Spirit Airlines is a great fit for Charleston and for our customers. We look forward to a successful partnership and, hopefully, future expansion of air service in Spirit’s network.”
Spirit Airlines announced entry into the Charleston market in December 2022 and began service in April 2023 with flights to Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia and Newark. The Las Vegas announcement coincided with the start of Spirit’s first three routes.
“Charleston’s world-class hospitality attracts travelers from all over, allowing us to expand service and connect more of our Guests to the Lowcountry. These new, seasonal routes from Florida, along with the kick-off of the only nonstop flight to Las Vegas, grows our Charleston service to five, nonstop flights this winter,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “It also gives our CHS Guests new options for affordable travel to popular leisure destinations along Florida’s Gulf Coast.”
"Since their initial announcement last December, Spirit's leadership team has consistently demonstrated a desire to strategically enhance service at Charleston International. Florida is a top state of visitor origin for us. The addition of seasonal flights to Tampa and Fort Myers increases access between the Lowcountry and these increasingly popular Sunshine State markets and further illustrates Spirit's commitment to the Charleston region," said Helen Hill, Chair of the Aviation Authority and CEO of Explore Charleston.