Spirit Airlines launching nonstop service between Raleigh, Nashville

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — There will be a new nonstop option for travelers between the Triangle and Music City.

In September, Spirit Airlines will begin service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Nashville International Airport, RDU announced Thursday. The low-cost carrier will offer four flights a week starting Sept. 4.



ICYMI: Spirit Airlines adding five new RDU routes this springSpirit will compete on the route with Southwest, Delta and American, who already offer nonstop service between the two airports.The information about the Nashville service comes about a month after Spirit announced it was adding five new routes from the Triangle this spring. In March, the airline said it was launching new nonstop flights between RDU and Baltimore, Detroit, Newark, New Orleans, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

Those direct flights will begin in early May.Tickets for Spirit's RDU-BNA route are on sale now..