Breeze Airways Launches $39 Flights from Atlantic City

New airline to connect South Jersey to Charleston and Raleigh-Durham starting in May.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:55am

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Breeze Airways, a new low-cost airline, is launching nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Charleston, South Carolina and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina starting in May 2026. The airline is offering one-way fares as low as $39. In June, Breeze will also add one-stop service to Tampa via Raleigh-Durham.

Why it matters

The addition of Breeze Airways provides a third commercial airline option for travelers using Atlantic City International Airport, which has seen growing demand for air travel to destinations like Charleston and Raleigh-Durham for business and leisure. This new service is expected to make air travel more accessible and affordable for residents of South Jersey.

The details

Breeze Airways, founded by airline entrepreneur David Neeleman, will begin flights from Atlantic City to Charleston and Raleigh-Durham in May 2026. The airline will use a fleet of brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft for the new routes. One-way fares will start as low as $39. In June, Breeze will add one-stop service to Tampa, Florida, connecting through Raleigh-Durham.

  • Breeze Airways will begin flights from Atlantic City to Charleston and Raleigh-Durham in May 2026.
  • Breeze will add one-stop service to Tampa via Raleigh-Durham in June 2026.

The players

Breeze Airways

A new low-cost airline founded in 2021 that operates seasonal nonstop routes between over 30 cities across the United States.

David Neeleman

The founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, an experienced airline entrepreneur.

Stephen F. Dougherty

The Executive Director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority, which operates Atlantic City International Airport.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get into Atlantic City. With our offering we think that will really appeal to the people of Atlantic City, both coming into Atlantic City and the people leaving Atlantic City.”

— Bud Hafer, Breeze Airways Spokesman (nj1015.com)

“For an airport of our size, expanding service in a way that directly benefits our passengers is especially meaningful, and this announcement reflects our continued focus on delivering a simple, accessible, and customer-friendly travel experience.”

— Stephen F. Dougherty, SJTA Executive Director (nj1015.com)

What’s next

Special events are planned in Raleigh and Charleston to promote the new Breeze Airways flights, although details were not disclosed.

The takeaway

The addition of Breeze Airways to Atlantic City International Airport provides more affordable and accessible air travel options for residents of South Jersey, helping to meet the growing demand for flights to destinations like Charleston and Raleigh-Durham.