A getaway for less than $48? Here are the 5 cheapest MidAmerica flights right now
Tired of cold winter weather in the metro-east? If you’re planning a getaway to somewhere warmer or simply dreaming about possible vacations for this year, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport offers several flights for less than $160 round trip.
However, flights to one of the most affordable destinations from BLV are not scheduled to take place in the coming months. Previously, the cheapest flights from MidAmerica were to Knoxville, Tennessee, as of April 2025.
“Allegiant has released their schedule through October. Knoxville is not reflected in their offerings through October,” MidAmerica St. Louis Airport director Darren James wrote in a Tuesday email to the News-Democrat. “Allegiant will notify me if anything is permanently discontinued, and they have not provided such notification.”
Allegiant is the only airline serving MidAmerica, and it offers year-round flights to six destinations, including Florida’s Tampa/St. Pete, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Destin/Ft. Walton Beach and Orlando/Sanford, as well as Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The airport offers five more routes seasonally, including Las Vegas, Savannah, Georgia, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, along with Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
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“MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is excited that Allegiant has extended its service to Fort Lauderdale through November, and we are hopeful that the route will return to year-round status,” James wrote. “We had a great start in 2026 with nearly a 17% growth in passengers in comparison to January of 2025.”
These are the lowest prices listed online as of Feb. 24 for each itinerary for any dates April through August, and taxes and fees may apply. These are listed by lowest one-way fare, and round-trip fares vary by trip length. Some flights are seasonally offered.
1. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cheapest one-way ticket: $47.50
Cheapest round-trip: $89.50
Average flight time: 2.5 hours
Seasonal service to Fort Lauderdale from MidAmerica began in February and will continue through November.
The South Florida city offers 23 miles of beaches, as well as a popular riverwalk with live music and restaurants.
2. Jacksonville, Florida
Cheapest one-way ticket: $48.50
Cheapest round-trip: $101.50
Average flight time: 2 hours
Jacksonville has the “country’s largest urban park system,” according to MidAmerica’s website, and is another popular beach destination.
3. St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa, Florida
Cheapest one-way ticket: $50.50
Cheapest round-trip: $154.50
Average flight time: 2 hours
St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, sunny weather and arts district.
4. Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Cheapest one-way ticket: $51
Cheapest round-trip: $104
Average flight time: 2 hours
Destin is popular for its beach activities, such as scuba diving and snorkeling.
5. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Cheapest one-way ticket: $52.50
Cheapest round-trip: $133.50
Average flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Myrtle Beach is a well-known destination for beaches, amusement parks and camping options.
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