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Spirit Airlines is celebrating July 4th with flights as low as $49 to iconic U.S. destinations

Spirit Airlines is celebrating July 4th with flights as low as $49 to iconic U.S. destinations

Time Out01-07-2025
This Independence Day, Spirit Airlines is celebrating American history and affordable travel with a five-day flash sale that includes fares as low as $49 one way to iconic destinations around the country. From now through July 5, you can book a budget-friendly summer getaway to some of America's most historic and vibrant cities like Philadelphia, Boston and Washington D.C.
The travel window runs from July 22 to September 13, 2025, with flights available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only (blackout dates run from August 27–September 2, over Labor Day weekend). That's a pretty sweet window for low-cost summer travel.
"This July Fourth, we're helping travelers declare independence from high fares with our special five-day offer," said Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines. "Guests looking for a fun summer vacation can take advantage of our high-value travel options to explore some of our country's most notable historic destinations."
Spirit's low fares can take you to Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Snap a selfie with the Liberty Bell then eat your way through Reading Terminal Market.
Or head to Boston, where you can walk the Freedom Trail and dive into the history of the American Revolution. Then dig into some chowder and soak up the New England charm.
Find low fares to Washington, D.C. where you can explore the National Mall, tour Smithsonian museums and check out the Star-Spangled Banner's birthplace.
Fly to Charleston where you can walk cobblestone streets, visit antebellum mansions and soak up Southern charm in one of the nation's most photogenic cities.
And for a dose of culture, head to the cradle of jazz. New Orleans delivers history, culture, food and nightlife like nowhere else.
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