Kansas City, Missouri – Residents of Kansas City will soon have an easier path to the sun-soaked Gulf Coast of Alabama. Allegiant Airlines will begin a new nonstop flight from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) starting in spring 2025, providing passengers with a quick and affordably priced way of seeing the major beach locations in the area.
The service is set to begin on May 24, with flights operating twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For those trying to optimize their beach time without having to spend a long journey day, the flight duration is only two hours, which makes it pretty tempting.
Based on current listings, tickets for the new route are now on sale with round-trip rates in June ranging from $113 to $284 before additional costs. The opening of this route offers a competitive substitute for other seaside locations for budget-conscious visitors.
Gulf Shores International Airport is located just an hour’s drive from both Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. It provides access to the well-known beach towns on the Gulf Coast—including Fort Morgan, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. These areas are celebrated for their pristine white sands, emerald waters, and family-friendly attractions.
This represents Allegiant Airlines’ first nonstop trip from Kansas City International Airport to Alabama, so indicating a notable increase of their presence in the area. Though KCI already operates seasonal nonstop from Southwest Airlines to Pensacola, Florida, the Gulf Shores route marks Allegiant’s first trip outside of Florida from Kansas City.
Renowned for its emphasis on leisure travel, Allegiant Airlines flies nonstop from KCI to many Florida locations including Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), Punta Gorda (PGD), Orlando Sanford (SFB), and St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE). Gulf Shores’ addition reflect the increased need for easily available beach holidays and widen their product line.
The news excites local visitors since Midwestern holidaymakers especially love the Gulf Coast for its appeal and cost. Whether planning a family getaway, a romantic retreat, or a quick escape from city life, Kansas Citians now have a convenient way to soak up the sun and enjoy Southern hospitality.
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The new route presents a fresh travel option that achieves a mix between cost and convenience, therefore enhancing Kansas City’s connectivity to leisure attractions. With its debut just months away, anticipation is building for what promises to be a popular addition to Allegiant’s flight lineup.
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