Allegiant Adds Four New Cities

The carrier will expand its network with 30 routes starting next year.

An Allegiant Airbus A319
An Allegiant Airbus A319 (Photo: Shutterstock | Robin Guess)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Allegiant announced a significant network expansion, adding 30 new nonstop routes.
  • The expansion includes introducing service to four new airports: La Crosse, Wisconsin; Philadelphia; Columbia, Missouri; and re-entering Trenton, New Jersey.
  • These new routes and airport services are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026.
  • As an ultra-low-cost carrier, Allegiant aims to connect leisure travelers to destinations with strong demand at affordable prices.
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Allegiant announced a new network expansion on Tuesday, with plans to add 30 new nonstop routes and enter four new airports. 

The ultra-low-cost carrier will begin service to La Crosse, Wisconsin; Philadelphia; Trenton, New Jersey; and Columbia, Missouri in the first half of 2026. All of these cities are brand-new to Allegiant’s network, except for Trenton, which was last served in 2018, per Cirium Diio schedule data.

“We’re thrilled to continue Allegiant’s growth by adding these new routes,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer, in a news release. “Our mission has always been to connect travelers to world-class destinations at an affordable price. These additions provide convenient options for leisure travelers and reflect our commitment to expanding service where demand is strong.”

New Allegiant routes as of November 2025
New Allegiant routes as of November 2025 (Photo: gcmap.net)

New Markets

The carrier’s four new cities will launch with the following links:

La Crosse, Wisconsin

  • Mesa, Arizona: Begins Feb. 6, 2026
  • Sanford, Florida: Begins May 21, 2026

Philadelphia

  • Des Moines, Iowa: Begins May 21, 2026
  • Knoxville, Tennessee: Begins May 21, 2026
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan: Begins May 22, 2026

Trenton, New Jersey

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Begins Feb. 19, 2026
  • Punta Gorda, Florida: Begins Feb. 20, 2026
  • St. Pete–Clearwater, Florida: Begins Feb. 20, 2026

Columbia, Missouri

  • Sanford, Florida: Begins June 3, 2026
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Begins June 5, 2026
An Allegiant 737 MAX at Boeing Field (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)

Additional Routes

In addition to the new cities, Allegiant is expanding its footprint at existing bases, including significant growth in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and increased connectivity from California and Florida.

From Gulf Shores, Alabama

  • Omaha, Nebraska: Begins May 21, 2026
  • Huntsville, Alabama: Begins May 21, 2026
  • Oklahoma City: Begins May 22, 2026
  • Louisville, Kentucky: Begins May 22, 2026
  • Springfield, Missouri: Begins May 22, 2026

Allegiant began service to Gulf Shores in May.

From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Rockford, Illinois: Begins Feb. 12, 2026
  • Rochester, New York: Begins Feb. 12, 2026
  • Albany, New York: Begins Feb. 13, 2026

From Santa Ana, California

  • Mesa, Arizona: Begins Feb. 12, 2026
  • Pasco, Washington: Begins Feb. 12, 2026
  • Appleton, Wisconsin: Begins May 20, 2026
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan: Begins May 20, 2026
  • Cincinnati: Begins May 21, 2026

From Burbank, California

  • Des Moines, Iowa: Begins May 22, 2026
  • Indianapolis: Begins May 22, 2026

From Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

  • Elmira, New York: Begins May 22, 2026
  • Dayton, Ohio: Begins May 22, 2026

Other Network Adds

  • Bloomington, Illinois, to Mesa, Arizona: Begins Feb. 13, 2026
  • Key West, Florida, to Columbus, Ohio (Rickenbacker): Begins May 21, 2026
  • Denver to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Begins May 21, 2026

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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