Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Allegiant Air, a Las Vegas-based integrated travel company + airline, is expanding its service with 44 new nonstop routes, including 11 routes to three new cities — one of which will be Columbia. Beginning this spring, look forward to new nonstop routes to Florida.

New routes

Daytona Beach/Sanford, Florida via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

Date: Flights beginning May 15
Fares: One-way fares begin at $39.

Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Date: Flights beginning May 22
Fares: One-way fares begin at $49.

"The entire team at CAE is beyond thrilled to have Allegiant begin service at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to two wonderful Florida destinations," Kim Crafton, Vice President of Marketing and Air Service Development, said. "Securing a reputable low-cost carrier with brand recognition like Allegiant is a significant win not only for the airport but the entire Columbia region. We look forward to service starting in May of 2025 and know this partnership will be successful and long-lasting."

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Nonstop flights

Below is a list of CAE’s nonstop flights.

Atlanta | Delta Air Lines
Charlotte | American Airlines
Chicago | United Airlines + American Airlines
Dallas/Ft. Worth | American Airlines
Miami | Offered on American Airlines, seasonally
Fort Lauderdale | Allegiant and Spirit | Beginning May 2025
New York, NY (LaGuardia) | Delta Air Lines + American Airlines
Orlando/Sanford | Nonstop service to Orlando/Sanford, Florida (SFB) from CAE is offered on Allegiant. Nonstop service to Orlando (MCO) is offered on Spirit. | Beginning May 2025
Philadelphia | American Airlines
Washington, D.C. | Nonstop service to D.C. from CAE is offered on both American Airlines (DCA) and United Airlines (IAD).