Allegiant Atlantic City routes launch with $39 fares

$An Allegiant jet at Atlantic City International, illustrating new Florida routes and \$39 introductory fares for Allegiant Atlantic City routes.$

by Brandon J. Yaniz

Published on Aug 13, 2025, 3:01 pm CDTUpdated on Aug 13, 2025, 3:18 pm CDT

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Allegiant is adding Atlantic City, New Jersey to its network, unveiling four nonstop routes to Florida and limited $39 one-way introductory fares. Service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) begins on December 4, 2025, with additional routes from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) slated to start over Presidents' Day weekend in 2026. The airline also extended its schedule through May 2026, enabling earlier trip planning for spring getaways.

Key Points

Why it matters: Allegiant adds a new Atlantic City gateway with four Florida routes and $39 intro fares.
Travel impact: Nonstop options cut connections to Florida leisure markets for South Jersey travelers.
What's next: Three Florida routes debut Presidents' Day weekend 2026, after Fort Lauderdale starts December 4, 2025.
Schedule extended through May 2026 for longer booking horizons.
Prior expansion week added new routes and introduced Huntsville, Alabama to the network.

Snapshot

Allegiant's point-to-point model continues to target leisure demand with nonstop links between secondary airports. Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will gain direct flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in December 2025, then to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) during Presidents' Day weekend in 2026. Introductory one-way fares start at $39, with limited seats and purchase rules that require booking by August 14, 2025 for travel through May 19, 2026. Allegiant also pushed its schedule out to May 2026, offering more certainty for spring travel planning.

Background

Allegiant's four new routes connect ACY with established Florida leisure gateways, reinforcing the carrier's strategy of adding lower-frequency, nonstop service where travelers value convenience over connections. The move comes one day after Allegiant announced additional U.S. routes and welcomed Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to its network, signaling an active late-summer expansion cadence. For context on Allegiant's recent growth in Florida, see our prior coverage of the carrier's expansion at Southwest Florida International Airport, including three new routes to the Midwest and Northeast. Allegiant Air Lands at Fort Myers with Three New Routes.

Latest Developments

Allegiant Atlantic City routes, dates and introductory fares

Allegiant will launch ACY to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on December 4, 2025, followed by ACY to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), ACY to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), and ACY to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) over Presidents' Day weekend in February 2026. The company is advertising $39 one-way introductory fares on these new routes, subject to limited availability and purchase by August 14, 2025 for travel through May 19, 2026, with additional fees for options like baggage and seat selection. Tickets are on sale now.

Network cadence and booking horizon expand

The Atlantic City additions arrive the same week Allegiant announced more U.S. routes, including new service tied to Huntsville, Alabama. Together, the moves extend the booking horizon across the network, with schedules now published through May 2026. That longer window helps travelers firm up spring breaks and early-summer plans while giving the airline earlier visibility into demand on leisure-focused city pairs.

Analysis

Adding Atlantic City diversifies Allegiant's Northeast footprint while preserving its cost discipline. ACY offers shorter lines, lower operating costs than major hubs, and proximity to dense population centers in South Jersey and coastal Delaware. By pairing ACY with Florida airports favored by value-seekers, Allegiant reduces the need for connections and competes more on convenience than on frequency. The sequencing also makes sense. Launching Fort Lauderdale first captures early-winter demand, while Presidents' Day weekend startups for PIE, SFB, and PGD position the schedules for peak late-winter leisure travel. The $39 teaser fares are classic Allegiant, limited in number and bounded by strict purchase windows, yet effective at stimulating off-peak bookings. Extending the schedule through May 2026 should improve load planning and ancillary sales as travelers lock in spring trips. Internally, these moves build on recent Florida growth we tracked in Fort Myers, underscoring Allegiant's focus on nonstop leisure connectivity rather than hub-and-spoke complexity. Allegiant Air Lands at Fort Myers with Three New Routes. For airport context, see our overview of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport - PIE.

Final Thoughts

Allegiant's bet on Atlantic City is a logical extension of its leisure strategy, pairing ACY with four Florida favorites and using sharp intro pricing to seed demand. The measured ramp, first FLL in December then three routes during Presidents' Day weekend, aligns with peak travel patterns and gives crews time to settle in. With schedules now published through May 2026, South Jersey travelers gain more certainty for spring plans, and Floridians get a simple path to the Boardwalk. Expect steady twice-weekly patterns and fare variability as seats fill on the Allegiant Atlantic City routes.