Joe Breitfeller
Feb 17, 20232 min
Starting June 7, 2023, Spirit Airlines will launch new nonstop service from San José, California to Las Vegas, Dallas and San Diego. The carrier will offer twice-daily service to Las Vegas, and daily flights to both Dallas and San Diego.
On Thursday (February 16, 2023), Spirit Airlines announced the launch of new nonstop service from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW) and San Diego (SAN) starting June 7, 2023. The carrier will offer two daily flights to Las Vegas, and daily service to both Dallas and San Diego. San José will become the seventh California airport serviced by Spirit, joining Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), Orange County (SNA), Sacramento (SMF) and San Diego (SAN). The carrier has been serving California since 2000, when they launched service to Los Angeles. Spirit currently offers 55 daily departures to 23 out-of-state destinations from California. Over the past three years, the airline has grown the number of flights and seats from the Golden State by 41 and 46 percent, respectively.
In Thursday’s announcement, Spirit Airlines’ Vice President – Network Planning, John Kirby, said,
“We’re excited to provide More Go and boost competition with the introduction of our ultra-low fares & Spirit's Signature Service in the heart of Silicon Valley. With our new affordable, nonstop flights to popular destinations, we make vacationing and connecting with loved ones easier than ever.”
Also commenting on Spirit’s launch of new service, San José Mineta International Airport’s Director of Aviation, John Aitken, added,
“Today's announcement is a step forward for our Airport, our City, and for air travel in our region. This new partnership reflects a return to leisure travel and demonstrates how aviation markets are shifting to expand toward new opportunities and approaches. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome the Spirit Airlines team to San José, and to offer their unique and innovative brand at SJC.”
Spirit Airlines' New Routes and Introductory Fares From San José (SJC) - Courtesy Spirit Airlines
Miramar, Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to offering the best value in the sky with service to over 90 destinations in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airline allows customers to select and pay for only the products and services they want, something they call “À La Smarte.” Spirit also operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. The carrier proudly calls their youthful fleet of aircraft their “Fit Fleet®.” Spirit Airlines operates a fleet of 194 Airbus A320 Family and A320neo Family aircraft, and expects to take delivery of many more brand-new airplanes in 2023.
Source: Spirit Airlines/PRNewswire