Spirit Airlines' New Chattanooga (CHA) Service Arriving Soon with Nonstop Flights to Three East Coast Cities

Published on Thu 6 Mar 2025 4:57:39 UTC

CHA's only nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) starts this June

DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines today announced its bright yellow planes will soon be soaring over the Scenic City with new service at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) launching June 4, 2025. The introduction of the only nonstop flights between Chattanooga and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) will provide high-value and convenient options for travelers.

"We're excited to expand our Tennessee network and welcome our CHA Guests onboard as we launch three new nonstop routes, just in time for a fun summer vacation," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. "Chattanooga is known as the Scenic City for good reason, and travelers from major East Coast cities can discover a new destination with southern charm, breathtaking views and endless outdoor activities."

Spirit Airlines' Chattanooga (CHA) Service

Destination:

Frequency:

Launch Date:

Introductory Fare:

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

3x Weekly

June 5, 2025

Starting at $50* one way

Newark (EWR)

4x Weekly

June 4, 2025

Starting at $50* one way

Orlando (MCO)

4x Weekly

June 4, 2025

Starting at $50* one way

"We are delighted to partner with Spirit Airlines to bring these highly sought after destinations to our community," said April Cameron, President and CEO at Chattanooga Airport. "Spirit will deliver high-value travel options to our passengers with dozens of connections from these new nonstop routes. We are thankful for the investment of Spirit and can't wait to welcome visitors from these locations here to the Scenic City!"

Chattanooga will be the third Tennessee market on Spirit's route map. The carrier first launched service at Nashville (BNA) in 2019 followed by Memphis (MEM) in 2022.

Introductory Fare
Guests traveling between Chattanooga (CHA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) can take advantage of an introductory fare starting at $50* one-way for travel from June 4 through Aug. 12, 2025. Must be purchased 14 days in advance to be eligible. These special introductory fares are available for purchase through March 20, 2025.

Spirit's Recent Transformation
Chattanooga Guests can enjoy a more comfortable and elevated travel experience with Spirit. The carrier's recent transformation includes four new travel options, ranging from premium to economical, that empower Guests to choose how they want to fly:

  • Go Big to get enhanced comfort with a Big Front Seat, a carry-on and first checked bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Check-in and Boarding, complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages and streaming access to fast Wi-Fi.
  • Go Comfy to choose an aisle or window seat with no one in the middle, a carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, priority boarding, a small snack and non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Go Savvy to get a standard seat selection, carry-on bag and no change or cancel fees.
  • Go to keep it simple with no extras. Standard seat selection, checked bags and other options can be purchased separately.

Recognition
Spirit's all-Airbus Fit Fleet was recently named one of the world's youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. The airline was also recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025Four Star Low Cost Carrier and by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with theDiamond Award of Excellencefor the seventh consecutive year.

*One-way fares subject to a 14-day advance purchase, valid for booking on March 5, 2025, through March 20, 2025, and travel from June 4, 2025, through Aug. 12, 2025. No Fri/Sun travel. Blackout dates: July 2, 2025, through July 7, 2025. Subject to availability.

About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is a leading low-fare carrier committed to delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its Fit Fleet, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Spirit is committed to inspiring positive change in the communities it serves through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Discover elevated travel options with exceptional value at spirit.com.

SOURCE Spirit Airlines