New Nonstop Flight Coming to Columbus Airport

Breeze Airways to offer flights to Greenville-Spartanburg starting in May

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:15am

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Columbus travelers will soon have a new nonstop flight option, as Breeze Airways announced it will begin offering direct flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina starting on May 8. The new route will operate on Mondays and Fridays.

Why it matters

The new nonstop flight to Greenville-Spartanburg represents an expansion of travel options for Columbus residents, providing a direct connection to the Blue Ridge Mountains region. It also demonstrates continued growth and investment at the Columbus airport, which saw a record-breaking 9.36 million passengers in the previous year.

The details

Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier, will be operating the new nonstop route between Columbus and Greenville-Spartanburg. This will be Breeze's 10th nonstop route out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority thanked Breeze for recognizing the growing demand for travel options in the city.

  • The new nonstop flights will begin on May 8, 2026.
  • The flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays.

The players

Breeze Airways

A low-cost airline that is expanding its nonstop route network out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

The main airport serving the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, which saw a record-breaking 9.36 million passengers in the previous year.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

An airport located near Greer, South Carolina, between the cities of Greenville and Spartanburg, which will now be connected to Columbus via a new nonstop flight.

Betsy Taylor

The Passenger Airline Business Development Manager at the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

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What they’re saying

“We are grateful that Breeze Airways recognizes the growing demand for travel options in Columbus and continues to invest in our community with the addition of the new nonstop destination to the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

— Betsy Taylor, Passenger Airline Business Development Manager, Columbus Regional Airport Authority (dispatch.com)

The takeaway

The new nonstop flight from Columbus to Greenville-Spartanburg represents an expansion of travel options for residents, providing a direct connection to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains region. It also demonstrates the continued growth and investment at the Columbus airport, which is seeing increasing passenger traffic.