Spirit Airlines adds new nonstop flight from BHM to popular U.S. city

Spirit Airlines is the newest carrier at BHM. (Spirit Airlines)

Today, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) announced that Spirit Airlines is bringing a new flight to Birmingham. Starting on June 4, Spirit will offer nonstop flights from BHM to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)—placing travelers on the doorstep of New York City.

Spirit Airlines adding a new route at BHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Spirit Airlines is adding a new, seasonal nonstop flight from Birmingham—just in time for the Summer travel season.

The Florida-based low-fare carrier launched its first Alabama flights—BHM to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)—in October of last year, commemorating the launch of its Birmingham service with limited-time fares starting as low as $49.

“It’s great to be adding the only nonstop route to Newark (EWR) from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) soon after we first launched our BHM service.

The new, seasonal service provides our Birmingham Guests with a high-value and convenient way to visit the New York area this summer and joins our nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).”

The new route to Newark (EWR)—just 15 miles from Manhattan—gives travelers a budget-friendly option for trips to “The Big Apple.” Service from BHM to EWR begins June 4 and is now available for booking at www.spirit.com.

“We are thrilled to see Spirit Airlines continuing to invest in this community.

Their decision to add another destination speaks volumes about their confidence in this market and we are so pleased that customers will have another nonstop, low-fare option when they travel this summer.”

Spirit Airlines’ new route comes on the heels of a successful year at BHM, which saw a total of 3.2 million travelers in 2024—a 6% increase over 2023.

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