Spirit Airlines Adds 15 Routes to This Major Midwestern Hub

• The expansion is part of Spirit’s restructuring.
• Spirit is adding 15 new and returning nonstop routes to The Motor City’s DTW.
• The addition of these routes mean Spirit has 40 destinations total served from DTW.

Detroit’s Evans Terminal is about to get busier. 

Fresh out of bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is expanding their service at The Motor City’s Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) by adding 15 new and returning nonstop routes. For Spirit devotees, this brings their routes from Detroit to 40 destinations, which is the most they’ve ever offered from DTW. 

“We’re adding even more popular travel options to our Detroit route map, giving our DTW Guests a variety of new destinations to discover across the country and beyond,” said John Kirby, vice president of network planning at Spirit Airlines in a press release. “Savvy Motor City travelers will soon enjoy even more options to enjoy Spirit’s elevated experience at a value unmatched by other carriers.”

The new routes at DTW include:

• Birmingham (BHM) starting June 13, 2025 (two times a week)
• Hartford (BDL) starting June 12, 2025 (daily)
• Louisville (SDF) starting June 13, 2025 (two times a week)
• Milwaukee (MKE) starting June 13, 2025 (two times a week)
• Norfolk (ORF) starting May 8, 2025 (four times a week)
• Punta Cana (PUJ) starting June 12, 2025 (three times a week)
• Richmond (RIC) starting June 12, 2025 (three times a week)
• Salt Lake City (SLC) starting June 13, 2025 (three times a week)
• St. Louis (STL) starting June 12, 2025 (four times a week)

The additional returning routes at DTW include:

• Austin (AUS) starting June 12, 2025 (four times a week)
• Charleston (CHS) starting May 9, 2025 (two-four times a week)
• Kansas City (MCI) starting May 8, 2025 (two times a week)
• Phoenix (PHX) starting June 12, 2025 (daily)
• San Diego (SAN) starting June 12, 2025 (four times a week)
• San Juan (SJU) starting June 12, 2025 (four times a week)

The new and returning flights can be booked today at Spirit.com.