Spirit Airlines adds 3 nonstop flights just in time for summer

Spirit Airlines adds nonstop flights from CAE to Orlando, Newark, and Fort Lauderdale, expanding travel options with limited-time $50 fares.

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Prepare for take-off with these new direct flights out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport. | Photo by Logan Davidson via Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines is bringing the magic to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) this summer with new nonstop service to Orlando (MCO), Newark (EWR), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) — taking off Thursday, June 5.

The airline will offer the only nonstop flight from CAE to Orlando International Airport, making it even easier for Midlands travelers to visit Disney, Universal, and other top attractions. The Newark route provides another New York City-area option, ideal for travelers heading to Midtown Manhattan via Penn Station or connecting to international flights. Fort Lauderdale adds another sunny escape for Florida getaways.

Here’s what’s taking flight:

  • Newark (EWR): 4x weekly (starting June 5)
  • Orlando (MCO): 3x weekly (starting June 5)
  • Fort Lauderdale (FLL): 3x weekly (starting June 6)

Current nonstop routes include:

  • Atlanta (ATL) – Delta
  • Charlotte (CLT) – American
  • Chicago (ORD) – American, United
  • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – American
  • Miami (MIA) – American (seasonal)
  • Philadelphia (PHL) – American
  • New York (LaGuardia - LGA) – American, Delta
  • Washington, D.C. – Reagan National (DCA) via American, Dulles (IAD) via United

For a limited time, Spirit is offering $50 one-way fares for bookings made by Thursday, March 20.

With more direct flights and budget-friendly fares, CAE travelers now have even more ways to hit the air this summer.

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