A Florida airport has added a nonstop flight to the Midwest. See details
Budget-friendly Allegiant Air announced it is launching a route from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Toledo, Ohio, beginning Nov. 20, a week before Thanksgiving.
One-way tickets will cost as low as $59 for the nonstop flight to the Toledo Express Airport, according to the airline.
'We're excited to see Allegiant continue to expand its offerings at SRQ, especially with the enhanced capacity provided by our new Concourse A,' airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo said in a statement. 'The addition of Toledo ... marks the 35th nonstop destination served by Allegiant Air, and the 69th nonstop destination from SRQ. This new route further strengthens our connections to the Midwest.'
The other three Ohio routes from Sarasota Bradenton are to Cincinnati, Akron-Canton and Columbus.
To receive the introductory one-way fare, flights must be purchased by Wednesday, July 30. for travel by Feb. 10, 2026. The rates don't include optional baggage fees.
For more information, visit Allegiant.com.
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