Breeze Airways has officially launched its first flights from Dayton International Airport in Ohio, introducing nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with advertised one-way fares starting at $49.<\/p>\n
The new route began operating on Friday, October 9, 2026, marking the low-cost airline\u2019s debut at Dayton and the beginning of a broader expansion that will add connections to Fort Myers and Raleigh-Durham in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
The new flights provide travelers in southwest Ohio with additional options for Florida beach holidays, winter escapes and visits to destinations in the southeastern United States.<\/p>\n
Dayton\u2013Fort Lauderdale Flights Begin October 9<\/p>\n
According to Breeze Airways and JobsOhio, the new Dayton\u2013Fort Lauderdale service operates twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays.<\/p>\n
The airline advertised introductory one-way fares starting at $49, although prices depend on travel dates, available inventory and booking conditions.<\/p>\n
Fort Lauderdale provides access to beaches, coastal resorts and cruise departures from nearby Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the United States.<\/p>\n
The route may therefore appeal to passengers planning both traditional Florida vacations and cruise holidays departing from South Florida.<\/p>\n
Breeze is positioning the service as a convenient alternative for travelers who would otherwise need to drive to another regional airport or connect through a larger airline hub.<\/p>\n
Fort Myers and Raleigh-Durham Flights Coming Next<\/p>\n
The Fort Lauderdale launch is the first stage of Breeze Airways\u2019 new Dayton programme.<\/p>\n
Nonstop flights between Dayton and Fort Myers, Florida, are scheduled to begin October 23, operating on Mondays and Fridays.<\/p>\n
From November 6, Breeze will also introduce nonstop service between Dayton and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, on the same two weekdays.<\/p>\n
Another connection to Sarasota-Bradenton is scheduled to begin November 6 through the airline\u2019s BreezeThru service.<\/p>\n
Unlike the nonstop flights, the Sarasota-Bradenton option involves an intermediate stop but does not require passengers to change aircraft.<\/p>\n
The distinction is important for travelers comparing journey times and booking convenience.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Dayton Becomes Another Ohio Airport Served by Breeze<\/p>\n Breeze Airways has been expanding its presence in Ohio, focusing on connections between regional airports and destinations that may have limited nonstop service from larger carriers.<\/p>\n The company says Dayton is its fourth Ohio airport, building on operations established in the state since 2021.<\/p>\n Breeze founder and CEO David Neeleman welcomed the new service, describing Fort Lauderdale as the beginning of the airline\u2019s expansion in the Dayton market.<\/p>\n The airline\u2019s business model focuses on connecting cities with routes that are underserved by traditional network airlines, often avoiding the need for travelers to connect through major hubs.<\/p>\n For Dayton residents, the new flights provide alternatives when planning Florida holidays and visits to friends and relatives in the southeastern United States.<\/p>\n What Travelers Should Know Before Booking<\/p>\n Passengers considering Breeze\u2019s advertised introductory fares should check the final ticket price, including any charges for baggage, seat selection and other optional services.<\/p>\n The airline offers different fare packages, allowing customers to choose the amenities they require.<\/p>\n As the new routes operate only on selected weekdays, travelers should also review their return dates carefully, particularly when planning short trips or cruise departures.<\/p>\n The launch of Fort Lauderdale service on October 9 marks the first of four new travel options from Dayton, with additional connections scheduled through November 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Breeze Airways has officially launched its first flights from Dayton International Airport in Ohio, introducing nonstop service to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":424854,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[249,251,250],"class_list":["post-424853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale-headlines","tag-fort-lauderdale-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=424853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424853\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/424854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=424853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=424853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=424853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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