Flights from Huntsville to this popular beach destination start in 2 weeks
Tickets as low as $39 are selling fast, airport officials say.
Mason Reed 
In less than two weeks Huntsville area travelers heading to the beach will have an alternative to the stop-and-go six-hour trip to Gulf Shores on Interstate 65.
Starting May 21 Allegiant Air will be offering vacationers a sub-60 minute hop down to the Gulf Coast from Huntsville International Airport. The flights will make history by debuting Alabama’s only intra-state commercial nonstop route, offering Rocket City travelers a direct pipeline to the beach. As Alabamians face record-breaking prices at the gas pump this summer, the new route not only saves precious vacation time, it’s saving gas money as well. Fares start at just $39 one way, the airport said in a news release Monday.
“You can feel the anticipation in the community,” said Butch Roberts, CEO of Huntsville International Airport. “For years, our customers have asked for a way to get to the Alabama Gulf Coast without the headache of the drive, and that’s soon to be a reality. You can literally spend lunch hour in north Alabama and be at the white sands of the Gulf in time to pick out your fresh seafood for dinner.”
Allegiant’s expansion into Huntsville has already seen success with its Florida routes, which began service earlier this season. Allegiant’s flights scheduled from HSV:
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF) starts May 21
Thursday/Sunday
From $39*
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Monday/Friday
From $39*
St. Pete/Clearwater, FL (PIE)
Monday/Thursday
From $39*
Sanford/Orlando, FL (SFB)
Thursday/Sunday
From $39*
Tickets for the inaugural May 21 flight are selling fast, and Allegiant has continued the service to Gulf Shores through Dec. 2. With one-way fares starting as low as $39, airport officials are encouraging travelers to book immediately to secure these low fares for summer vacations and weekend trips to the beach.
“We’ve seen incredible demand for all four of these Allegiant routes,” said Joey Ceci, Board Chair for HSV. “Bringing more seats and lower fares to our market was the goal, and the community’s response shows they were ready for it. The countdown is on; it’s time to skip the drive and fly!”
Visit Allegiant.com to check flight times, luggage requirements, and the lowest available fares for the upcoming Gulf Shores service.
