Breeze Airways expands with new nonstop seasonal route to Fort Lauderdale starting July 2

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Breeze Airways announced Tuesday a new seasonal nonstop route to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from Charleston.

The airway will run the line on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays, starting July 2. For one-way tickets, airfares will begin at a $49 price-point for a one-way ticket.

“Charleston has been a key market for us, where we’ve seen tremendous growth,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “The addition of Fort Lauderdale gives our Guests in Charleston another great travel option with convenient three-times-weekly service.”

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The airline is known for its flexible network that directly connects travelers to underserved cities nationwide, expanding access to air travel across the country. Combined with its fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft and amenities such as free family seating, high-speed onboard Wi-Fi, preferred seat options and no change or cancellation fees, Breeze positions itself as an affordable, customer-friendly carrier.

“The addition of Breeze Airways’ new nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale is another exciting win for our region and for our travelers,” said Elliott Summey, president and CEO of Charleston International Airport. “South Florida is one of the most in-demand leisure and business destinations from Charleston, and this convenient, affordable option further strengthens our partnership with Breeze while expanding the connectivity and flexibility our passengers have come to expect. We’re proud to see this continued investment in our community and the opportunities it creates for tourism, commerce and economic growth.”

Breeze was named one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 for its approach to low-cost air travel.

The airline was also named Best Major Airline in North America by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and the No. 3 Best Domestic Airline by Travel + Leisure in 2025, ranking in the publication’s top four each year since it began flying.