Spirit Confirms Resumption of Flights to Myrtle Beach

Competition returns to Atlantic City International Airport as Spirit joins Allegiant Airlines on the Myrtle Beach route.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Spirit Airlines has announced it will resume its seasonal flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina starting in April. This will mark the return of direct competition on the route, as Allegiant Airlines had recently announced new flights between the two cities. For years, Spirit has been the sole airline offering regularly scheduled service at ACY, also flying to several Florida destinations.

Why it matters

The addition of Allegiant and the resumption of Spirit's Myrtle Beach flights ends Atlantic City International Airport's status as a one-airline airport, providing more options and competition for local travelers. This could lead to lower fares and more convenient flight schedules between the two popular vacation destinations.

The details

Spirit Airlines will operate five flights per week between Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach starting April 15th. This comes after Allegiant Airlines announced new service on the same route. In addition to the Myrtle Beach flights, Spirit also offers service from ACY to several Florida cities including Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, and West Palm Beach. Other airlines like United also provide bus service between ACY and Philadelphia Airport.

  • Spirit's seasonal Myrtle Beach flights will resume on April 15, 2026.
  • Allegiant Airlines recently announced new flights between Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach.

The players

Spirit Airlines

A major U.S. low-cost carrier that has been the sole airline offering regularly scheduled service at Atlantic City International Airport for years, flying to Myrtle Beach and several Florida destinations.

Allegiant Airlines

A U.S. ultra-low-cost airline that recently announced new flights between Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach, providing direct competition to Spirit on that route.

Atlantic City International Airport

A small airport serving the Atlantic City, New Jersey area that has historically been dominated by a single airline, Spirit, until the recent addition of Allegiant flights.

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What they’re saying

“I've flown in and out of Atlantic City regularly for over 20 years. It's easy and quick! It's a very small airport so it's easy to navigate. Parking is close and convenient. It also helps that I live 12 minutes from the airport. Now with three airlines to choose from, it's even better!”

— Chris Coleman (wfpg.com)

The takeaway

The return of competition at Atlantic City International Airport with the addition of Allegiant Airlines and the resumption of Spirit's seasonal Myrtle Beach flights is a positive development for local travelers, who can now benefit from more flight options and potentially lower fares between ACY and the popular vacation destination of Myrtle Beach.