Allegiant Airlines will offer new, nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), Des Moines International Airport (DSM), and Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) starting in May 2025. 

Allegiant announced the news in a press release issued earlier this morning. Flights to Akron-Canton will begin on May 23, 2025, and operate on Monday and Fridays. Flights to Grand Rapids will begin on May 23, 2025, and operate on Mondays and Fridays. Flights to Des Moines will begin on May 22, 2025, and operate on Thursdays and Sundays. All three markets will enjoy year-round service.   

“Allegiant has grown considerably through the years in Jacksonville and their low fares offer travelers the opportunity to visit our wonderful community, while offering Northeast Floridians the opportunity to visit some of their favorite places in the Midwest.” Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) CEO Mark VanLoh said. 

According to schedule data published by Cirium, Diio Mi, Allegiant currently offers nonstop service from Jacksonville to Belleville (St. Louis), Cincinnati, Flint, Washington D.C. (Dulles), Indianapolis, Harrisburg, Norfolk, Pittsburgh and Knoxville. To book flights on Allegiant, please visit https://www.allegiantair.com/. 

Jacksonville, FL (January 9, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ today announced that it will be adding new nonstop service this spring, to San Diego, CA, from Jacksonville.  

Fares start from $129* one-way, if purchased by January 15, for travel by September 3. Further, Breeze is currently offering 35-percent off** all roundtrip base fares on travel from January 15 through May 22, if the promo code ‘GETFRESH is used at checkout on the Breeze App or at flybreeze.com.  The promotion is available through January 12 (11:59pm ET) and includes every route in Breeze’s coast-to-coast network spanning 46 cities in 26 states.

From Jacksonville, FL: 

•San Diego, CA** (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting May 1, Nice?from $129* one way).

“New flights between Jacksonville and San Diego will mean a convenient nonstop connection between two of the nation’s largest Navy towns,” Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh said. “Breeze’s continued growth in Jacksonville, including today’s announcement, has meant new nonstop service to some of Northeast Florida’s largest unserved markets.”

“San Diego is one of the U.S.’s most popular summer destinations with great food, beautiful beaches and popular family attractions ,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “We’re thrilled to add service to San Diego, our fifth destination in California and 46th airport served nationally.”

Recognized by Travel Leisure readers as one of the Top 5 Best U.S. Airlines for the second consecutive year, Breeze offers Guests both bundled and a la carte options known as Nice, Nicer and, on flights operated with the Airbus A220-300, Nicest. The Nicest bundle includes two checked bags, priority boarding and Breeze Ascent—the carrier’s premium inflight experience featuring 2x2 recliner-style seating and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol.  

Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.