South Florida travelers will soon be able to skip the long drive down to Key West, as Spirit Airlines is set to open services in the Key West International Airport, providing a direct flight to Fort Lauderdale.
This is the only direct flight offered between the two locations, according to a news release from the airline.
“Spirit Airlines entering the Key West market this November is fantastic news for our passengers,” Richard Strickland, executive director of airports at the Key West International Airport, said in the news release. “We welcome this addition to our selection of carriers and greatly anticipate access to Spirit’s expansive network of destinations.”
The flights will begin Nov. 6, and operate on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Starting Dec. 18, the airline will provide daily flights. One-way tickets will start at an introductory fare of $79 and can be booked now. All three of the airline’s travel options — Spirit First, Premium Economy and Value — will be offered at the Key West airport.
The flight will be 50 minutes, according to Spirit’s booking page.
Spirit Airlines flies out of eight Florida airports, including Miami International, Palm Beach International and Orlando International. The discount airline, which has its corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March and has been focused on streamlining its services and broadening its focus on guest services.
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