Published on
August 12, 2025
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is set to add new nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and Sanford, further enhancing HSV’s connectivity to Florida. Allegiant Air, famous for its deals and nonstop flights, will start scheduled flights between Huntsville and these three Florida destinations in late 2025 through early 2026. Allegiant Air is expected to increase travel options for both leisure and business travelers in the Huntsville region, as it increases access to Florida’s vibrant cities.
The addition of Allegiant Air to Huntsville International Airport is an important milestone for the city. Airport officials expect the new addition to mark the start of a long, productive relationship between the airline and the airport. Allegiant Air’s increasing presence in Alabama will help travelers, as the new flights to Florida will allow easy access for travelers to visit the state without the need for connecting flights or layovers.
New Routes: Increased Nonstop Flights to Florida
The new route from Allegiant Air to Florida starts with Huntsville to Fort Lauderdale flights on November 19, 2025. Allegiant will be offering one-way flights to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) for as low as $39. Fort Lauderdale not only boasts stunning beaches, but also has great nightlife, which, combined with its closeness to Miami, makes it a hot tourist and business attraction.
After the Fort Lauderdale route, Allegiant will add flights to St. Petersburg on March 5, 2026. Flights will be to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), another gateway to the Gulf Coast’s breathtaking beaches and outdoor activities. Allegiant’s entering this market will allow more people to visit the region, particularly those wanting to spend less to visit Florida’s West Coast.
Finally, nonstop flights to Sanford, Florida, will be available on February 12, 2026, via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). This route, priced at $39 for one-way flights, offers greater value and convenience for those traveling to Orlando, which is famous for its theme parks, attractions, and family-friendly activities.
A Growing Partnership: Allegiant Air’s Commitment to Huntsville
Allegiant Air recently announced plans to expand its services at the Huntsville International Airport, confirming the company’s confidence in the Huntsville market. Allegiant officials, in a public statement, shared their excitement about the extended presence in Alabama. The airline greatly appreciates the community’s reception and underscores that its decision to invest in the city stems from a strong belief in its development and potential.
Allegiant highlighted that the growing economy, expanding population, and well-developed tourist infrastructure make Huntsville an attractive market for new routes. Allegiant intends to add direct flights to major Florida cities to conveniently and affordably connect residents of Huntsville and the surrounding areas to some of the most desirable tourist destinations in the United States. The investment from the airline is considered a mark of confidence in Huntsville as a center of activity and growth in the region.
Improving Travel Options for People Living in Huntsville
Earlier introduced routes directly support residents living near Huntsville by giving them the chance to visit different places alongside travelers wanting to go to Florida. Residents of Huntsville can enjoy easy travel to key access points for business and leisure travel. For instance, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and Sanford are major hubs for tourism and technology, which are of great value for families and professionals living in Huntsville.
Moreover, some residents would have to travel to different airports in other states, like Tennessee and Alabama, to catch flights to Florida, and such nonstop routes greatly improve access for them. Travel is made easier with the help of Allegiant, without the need to spend outrageous amounts, families and individuals can travel. Allegiant’s low fares, coupled with the convenience of nonstop flights, translate to less time en route and more time at the destination.
Allegiant Air’s Impact on the Development of the City of Huntsville
Huntsville International Airport has experienced significant growth over the years, and Allegiant Air’s addition of new routes has been a crucial part of this development. More and more airlines are willing to serve additional routes at the airport. Allegiant Air is noted for expanding to new Florida markets, which is in accordance with the airline’s practice of linking smaller markets to larger hubs, ensuring better and cheaper travel options to those who are more likely to be sidelined by bigger carriers.
Allegiant’s expansion is especially important for Huntsville, given that the city is trying to attract new residents, businesses, and tourists. The city is becoming a major hub in Alabama’s economy with a booming tech industry, a vibrant educational sector, and expanding tourism. These new flight options will enhance the city’s connections to the rest of the country, and, in turn, the city’s economy.
What’s Next for Huntsville International Airport?
Allegiant Air’s new routes to Florida mark the beginning of the growth opportunities airport officials are anticipating for Huntsville International Airport. With the ongoing growth of Huntsville and increasing demand for air travel, the airport aims to work with current and new airline partners to offer even more routes and destinations.
Allegiant Florida routes are particularly important for the airline as they represent further enhancement of its foothold in the southeastern US market. Given Allegiant’s reputation for low-cost travel options, the airline is in a great position to take advantage of the rising demand for air travel to and from Huntsville and its neighboring regions.
Connecting Huntsville to the Sunshine State
The addition of nonstop routes to Florida on Allegiant Air from Huntsville International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and Sanford marks a new and exciting chapter in the air travel offerings available to the city and its residents. With these new flights, residents of Huntsville will have better access to the state’s major destinations, and the region will benefit from increased tourism and business travel.
The expansion of these routes is a clear indicator of the city’s increasing economic growth and expansion of tourism. Added to the existing non-stop flights to Huntsville, these routes will make the city a more important hub for air travel within the region.
(Source: Huntsville International Airport, U.S. Department of Transportation, Allegiant Air)
