Officials at the Erie International Airport announced in December two new flights that will be nonstop to and from Chicago.

With the addition of United Airlines coming to Erie in 2026, and American Airlines adding Chicago flights, that brings the number of direct flight destination stops to four options flying to and from Erie with airports in Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Chicago, Illinois.

Here’s some helpful information regarding the Erie International Airport at 4411 W. 12th St. before you hop aboard a flight in 2026.

Which airlines fly with Erie?

Up to several flights run through the Erie International Airport daily in 2025. Those flights include:

American Airlines offering multiple daily nonstop service from Erie International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport;

Breeze Airways offering nonstop flights from Erie to Tampa International Airport on Wednesdays and Saturdays;

and Breeze Airways offering nonstop flights from Erie to Orlando International Airport on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Coming in 2026, the flights will include two new nonstop services to Chicago from American Airlines beginning May 21 running once daily and from United Airlines beginning June 1 running three flights daily.

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Where do I track my flight at the Erie International Airport?

Using the live flight monitor on the Erie International Airport’s website, travelers can monitor their flights and check for delays or cancelations.

How can I purchase an airline ticket at the Erie International Airport?

Tickets are available in person at the ticket counter of the airport or online at erieairport.org/flights. Ticket prices vary by airline and availability.

How much does it cost to park at the Erie International Airport?

At the Erie International Airport, you have two options when it comes to parking. There’s the short-term parking which ranges from $1 for up to 20 minutes to a daily maximum of 24 hours for $17. The amount varies by the timing of parking as up to an hour costs $4 and each additional hour is an extra $2.

The other option is the long-term parking. This parking ranges from $5 for 21 minutes to an hour with $2 every additional hour, to a daily maximum of $15 and a weekly maximum of $90. With the weekly maximum the seventh day is free.

More information can be found at Erieairport.org/transportation/parking.

Once I get to the airport, when do I check in?

According to the airport’s website, the airport is open about 2 hours before the first flight departure of the day and closes 45 minutes after the last flight arrival.

It is recommended by TSA that you arrive two hours prior to your flight in order to get through security screening and the ticket counter. The airline ticket counter closes 45 minutes prior to flight departure and TSA will not accept bags after the ticket counter closes.

Do I need a REAL ID to travel at the Erie International Airport?

Yes, since May of 2025, all U.S. travelers must have a federally accepted form of identification, including a REAL ID, U.S. Passport or military ID to board domestic flights. Learn more about the REAL ID requirements on www.tsa.gov/realid.

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How do I contact the airport if I need assistance?

To reach the Erie International Airport, call 814-833-4258 or head to the airport at 4411 W. 12th St. You can also check out its website at erieairport.org.

Nicholas Sorensen can be contacted at Nsorensen@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie International Airport frequently asked questions answered