Breeze Airways Bringing Affordable Flights to Atlantic City Airport

New airline to offer nonstop routes to Charleston, Raleigh-Durham, and one-stop to Tampa starting in May.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:39pm

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Breeze Airways, a new low-cost airline, will begin offering flights out of Atlantic City International Airport starting on May 6. The airline will provide nonstop service to Charleston, South Carolina and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, as well as one-stop service to Tampa, Florida, with one-way fares as low as $39.

Why it matters

The addition of Breeze Airways to ACY airport will provide more affordable travel options for residents of southern New Jersey and the surrounding region, who previously had limited low-cost flight choices. This could boost tourism and economic activity in Atlantic City as the city continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The details

Breeze Airways, founded in 2021, is the fastest-growing airline in the United States, offering over 300 routes to 84 cities. The airline's planes are equipped with power seats, WiFi, and streaming options, as well as a first-class section with 12 roomy seats, 45 extra legroom seats, and 80 standard seats.

  • Breeze Airways will begin flights from Atlantic City International Airport on May 6, 2026.
  • Nonstop service to Charleston, South Carolina will start on May 6, 2026.
  • Nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina will start on June 11, 2026.
  • One-stop service to Tampa, Florida will start on June 11, 2026.

The players

Breeze Airways

A new low-cost airline that began operations in 2021 and is the fastest-growing airline in the United States, offering over 300 routes to 84 cities.

David Neeleman

The founder and CEO of Breeze Airways.

Atlantic City International Airport

The airport serving Atlantic City, New Jersey, which will now have Breeze Airways as a new airline option.

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What they’re saying

“Atlantic City is not only a great destination for travelers, but also a gateway to many other metro areas. We know Atlantic City will be a welcome addition to our guests in Charleston, Raleigh, and Tampa, and we look forward to introducing our new guests in Atlantic City to Breeze.”

— David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways

What’s next

Breeze Airways plans to begin its new routes from Atlantic City International Airport on May 6, 2026, with nonstop flights to Charleston and one-stop service to Tampa. Nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham will follow on June 11, 2026.

The takeaway

The arrival of Breeze Airways at Atlantic City International Airport will provide residents of southern New Jersey and the surrounding region with more affordable air travel options, potentially boosting tourism and economic activity in the area. Breeze's low-cost flights, modern amenities, and expanding route network make it an attractive new option for flyers in the region.