A Southwest Florida airport will soon get a new Allegiant Air route, with fares starting at $79, the airline announced Monday, May 18.
The low-cost airline is bringing eight new nonstop routes to Florida in October, expanding its service in the Sunshine State after Spirit Airlines shut down earlier this month.
“We’re excited to announce these new routes and believe it is an important time for Allegiant to increase travel options in these markets,” Allegiant Air Chief Commercial Officer Drew Wells said in a news release.
Among the new routes connecting Florida with East Coast and Midwest cities is a new route to and from Punta Gorda Airport (PDG), located off I-75 near Charlotte Harbor, between Fort Myers and Sarasota.
One-way fares for the new PDG flights start as low as $79 for a limited time.
Travelers can also earn 1,000 Allways Rewards bonus points on the new routes. Tickets are on sale now.
New Punta Gorda Allegiant flight coming in October
The new Allegiant flights between Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Southwest Florida and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) in Wisconsin are scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, with one-way fares as low as $79. See restrictions and details.
Punta Gorda Airport is a public airport, located at 28000 A-1 Airport Rd in Punta Gorda, Florida. It’s situated off Interstate 75 near Charlotte Harbor, about a 33-mile drive from Fort Myers and around 56 miles from Sarasota.
New Allegiant Florida routes announced
Fares are not available on all flights, the carrier said, and tickets must be purchased for specific time frames to get the introductory prices, which do not include any additonal fees or taxes. See the release for details.
More airlines are adding Florida flights
Several familiar names are increasing their Florida presence, including:
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Allegiant Air to add Southwest Florida route, starting at $79
Reporting by Kim Luciani and C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Fort Myers News-Press
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