Spirit Airlines is stopping service to 4 CA cities. When will flights end?
Spirit Airlines is ending flight service to a dozen destinations across the United States — including four major California cities — after declaring bankruptcy for the second time.
That includes Sacramento International Airport, as well as destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego.
Flights to Sacramento aboard the budget airline will end later this fall, Spirit Airlines told The Sacramento Bee.
“We are grateful to the airports, business partners and community members in these markets who welcomed and supported us,” airline representives wrote in a Friday, Aug. 5, email to The Bee.
“We remain committed to offering high-value travel options and will continue to serve dozens of destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean,” Spirit Airlines said.
Here’s what to know:
Why did Spirit Airlines declare bankruptcy?
Headquartered in Florida, Spirit Airlines flies to more than 90 destinations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, the company said on its website.
The ultra low-cost carrier filed for Chapter bankruptcy in November 2024 due to mounting debts and rising operation costs.
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection again in August, the company said in an Aug. 29 news release.
“Since emerging from our previous restructuring, which was targeted exclusively on reducing Spirit’s funded debt and raising equity capital, it has become clear that there is much more work to be done and many more tools are available to best position Spirit for the future,” Dave Davis, Spirit Airlines president and CEO, said in the release.
When will Spirit Airlines stop service to Sacramento, other cities?
Spirit Airlines said it will officially end service to select cities in early October.
The airline will discontinue service at the Sacramento airport “effective” Saturday, Oct. 4, airport officials said.
Additionally, the airline will no longer move forward with plans to launch flights at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, which were scheduled to start on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Where can I fly direct from Sacramento on Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines offers direct flights from Sacramento to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
“We have two other carriers who continue to serve Las Vegas” after Spirit Airlines ceases service, Sacramento airport officials said. “While we regret the departure of any airline partner, we are grateful to Spirit Airlines for the service it has provided to our passengers and the Sacramento region,” Sacramento airport officials said.
“Here at Sacramento International Airport we remain committed to pursuing new air service opportunities and expanding travel options for our community,” the airport said. “We look forward to continuing our work with current and future airline partners to deliver the high level of convenience and connectivity our passengers expect.”
I bought tickets for a Spirit Airlines flight. Can I still use them?
Tickets for Spirit Airlines flights will be accepted until the Oct. 2 cutoff.
Spirit Airlines told The Bee that it will “reach out to those with affected reservations to notify them of their options, including a refund.”
“We apologize to our Guests for any inconvenience,” the airline said.
Where are Spirit Airlines flights ending in California?
Spirit Airlines said it will no longer offer flights to and from a total of California cities.
“As part of our efforts to transform our business and position Spirit for long-term success, we are adjusting our network to focus on our strongest performing markets,” the airline said via email.
The airline said it “made the difficult decision to discontinue service” at the following airports:
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
- Sacramento International Airport
- San Diego International Airport
- San Jose Mineta International Airport
Which US cities are losing Spirit Airlines flights?
In addition, Spirit Airlines is discontining service to the following airports:
- Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico
- Birmingham Airport Authority in Alabama
- Boise Airport in Idaho
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in Tennessee
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina
- Portland International Airport in Oregon
- Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah
This story was originally published September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM with the headline "Spirit Airlines is stopping service to 4 CA cities. When will flights end?."
