Southwest Airlines announces 5 new nonstop flights from Savannah. Where they’re going

Southwest Airlines made a splash Thursday afternoon by announcing five nonstop routes between major airports and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

The airline will begin service between SAV and Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway), Dallas (Love Field), Houston (Hobby) and Nashville on March 11, according to a news release from the airport.

Southwest announced in October that it would begin servicing the Savannah airport.

“We’re known for our low fares and Southwest Hospitality, and we’re eager to demonstrate our friendly style and value to the residents of Coastal Georgia and South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Once we inaugurate service, we’ll be ready to welcome you onboard our daily, non-stop flights,” said Steve Goldberg, senior vice president of operations and hospitality for Southwest Airlines.

Here’s what to expect from the new routes:

• Baltimore/Washington: Two daily nonstop flights starting at $49 each way
• Chicago (Midway): One daily nonstop flight starting at $79 each way
• Dallas (Love Field): One daily nonstop flight starting at $79 each way
• Houston (Hobby): One daily nonstop flight starting at $79 each way
• Nashville: One daily nonstop flight starting at $49 each way

This story was originally published November 19, 2020 at 1:57 PM.

Katherine Kokal

The Island Packet

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Katherine Kokal graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and joined The Island Packet newsroom in 2018. Before moving to the Lowcountry, she worked as an interviewer and translator at a nonprofit in Barcelona and at two NPR member stations. At The Island Packet, Katherine covers Hilton Head Island’s government, environment, development, beaches and the all-important Loggerhead Sea Turtle. She has earned South Carolina Press Association Awards for in-depth reporting, government beat reporting, business beat reporting, growth and development reporting, food writing and for her use of social media.