Spirit Airlines Lands in Chattanooga With New Nonstop Flights to 3 Popular Destinations

Spirit Airlines is bringing its signature yellow jets — and low-cost fares — to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

As of today, travelers can fly nonstop from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and Orlando (MCO).

These additions mark the only nonstop services from Chattanooga to these destinations, offering travelers more convenient and affordable options.

Here’s what you need to know about the launch of these new routes.

Spirit Launches Service From Chattanooga, Adds 3 New Routes

Spirit Airlines has officially landed in Chattanooga (CHA), the Tennessee city known for its natural beauty, outdoor fun, and Southern charm.

These new routes connect Chattanooga — Tennessee’s fourth-largest city — with key destinations like the New York City area, Fort Lauderdale (with onward connections to the Caribbean and Latin America via Spirit), and Orlando’s theme parks, providing more travel options for people in the region.

The start dates and frequency for the new routes are as follows:

“Partnering with Spirit Airlines marks a significant step forward in expanding travel options for our region,” said April Cameron, president and CEO of Chattanooga Airport. “These new nonstop routes open the door to high-value connections for our passengers and strengthen Chattanooga’s role as a gateway to and from the Southeast.”

These new routes are the only nonstop options to these destinations from Chattanooga. Plus, they’ll provide seamless 1-stop connections for passengers flying to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and continuing to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Spirit’s Free Spirit loyalty program is offering bonus points to celebrate these new routes. You can earn 1,500 bonus points on round-trip flights and 750 points on one-way flights booked by June 10, 2025, and flown by July 9, 2025. This applies specifically to flights on the new Chattanooga routes.

We value Free Spirit points at about 1.1 cents apiece, so earning 750 bonus points on a one-way fare starting at $47 gives you roughly $8 back in value.

That effectively brings your cost under $40 — a solid deal for a nonstop flight from Chattanooga to Orlando (MCO).

Final Thoughts

Spirit’s arrival in Chattanooga is a win for local travelers, adding more nonstop options to high-demand destinations like New York City, South Florida, and Orlando. Even better, with Spirit’s ultra-low fares, getting to these popular spots won’t break the bank.