Spirit Airlines’ bright yellow planes will soon soar over the scenic streets of Charleston, South Carolina. The airline today announced the addition of Charleston International Airport (CHS) to its route map with daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL) starting in April 2023.

“We’re excited to connect the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, with three of the biggest metro areas on the East Coast,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines.

The new service will offer CHS travelers easier and more affordable access to the Northeast, and Guests traveling from CHS will also gain international connection opportunities through Fort Lauderdale, which is home to one of Spirit’s largest operations and its primary gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Spirit Airlines Routes at Charleston (CHS):
Destination:	Flights Available:	Launch Date:
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Daily	April 5, 2023
Newark (EWR)	Daily	April 5, 2023
Philadelphia (PHL)	Daily	April 5, 2023

“We are grateful for Spirit’s commitment and investment in our community and the Charleston International Airport,” said Elliott Summey, airport executive director and CEO. “Spirit’s low fares and affordable flights provide more options for travelers to take a vacation here in Charleston, or for local residents to visit family and friends in three major cities any day of the week.”

“The new partnership with Spirit is a major achievement for our community and further illustrates the strength and desirability of the Charleston region,” said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston and Chair of the Aviation Authority. “The Northeast and Florida have consistently been top areas of origin for visitors to the Lowcountry. Additional daily options for Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, and New York area residents to conveniently enjoy our region’s unparalleled attributes increase our travel industry’s competitiveness and economic impact. Simultaneously, an additional carrier and new nonstop routes are important benefits for Charleston area locals who can now more affordably and easily connect with friends and family in these markets.”

Spirit is no stranger to South Carolina’s southern hospitality. The airline has delivered More Go to Guests in Myrtle Beach (MYR) for more than 25 years.