05/22/2025
Allegiant airlines this week begins service from Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) with six destinations. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.
"We look forward to connecting passengers in Gulf Shores to six destinations. Our brand of all-nonstop flights at unbeatable value continues to resonate with customers," said Drew Wells, Allegiant's chief commercial officer. "This region has been overlooked by other carriers, and we are thrilled to open the door to new vacation options for travelers. Allegiant is committed to providing budget-friendly options that allow our passengers to customize their dream vacation.”
The new routes from GUF include:
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park/Knoxville, Tennessee, via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning May 21 with one-way fares as low as $39.
- Cincinnati, Ohio, via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) – beginning May 22 with one-way fares as low as $43.
- Houston, Texas, via William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – beginning May 22 with one-way fares as low as $42.
- Bentonville/Fayetteville, Arkansas, via Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – beginning May 22 with one-way fares as low as $50.
- Belleville, Illinois, via MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) – beginning May 23 with one-way fares as low as $45.
- Kansas City, Missouri, via Kansas City International Airport (MCI) – beginning May 24 with one-way fares as low as $42.
The new flights will operate up to twice weekly.
“This truly is a landmark event for Alabama’s coastal communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach,” said Jesse Fosnaugh, GUF’s director. “Allegiant’s arrival isn’t just the addition of a new airline — it marks a turning point made possible by years of strategic planning and community vision. Their low-fare, leisure-focused model is the perfect fit for our family-friendly beaches. No longer will travelers need to spend hours in the car — getting to Gulf Shores just got easier, faster, and more affordable.”
