NEW Flights Are Coming To Tampa International Airport Following Spirit Closure

Spirit Airlines completely shutting down was not on our bingo cards for 2026, but alas, here we are, and we’ve been here for about a month now.

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The lack of flights has certainly been affecting travelers all over the United States, but the good news? Other airlines are stepping in to fill in the gaps, slowly but surely. If you’re someone who often flies in and out of Tampa International Airport and have been missing some of those Spirit flights, you’re in for some great news — by July, Spirit’s original routes will have all been taken up by other airlines!

Currently, the flights other airlines have taken over at Tampa Airport are as follows:

Between Tampa and Atlanta — now offered by Delta, Southwest, and Frontier
Between Tampa and Chicago — now offered by American, Frontier, United, and Southwest
Between Tampa and Detroit — now offered by Delta, Frontier, and Southwest
Between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale — now offered by Breeze, JetBlue, and Southwest
Between Tampa and New Orleans — now offered by Breeze and Southwest

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However, beginning July 1st, Breeze will also pick up flights between Tampa and Atlantic City!

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Additionally, starting July 7th, Delta Airlines will double the number of flights offered between Tampa and Austin, Texas. Soon, there will be two flights available per day, instead of just one.

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While this is just one airport that’s been affected by Spirit’s closure, we’re hoping to see more and more flight paths get scooped up by other airlines at additional airports. Is it too much to hope they won’t see too much of a price increase? Perhaps, but we can dream!

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