Those looking to travel to Southern California soon will have yet another route to choose from, thanks to one of the Tri-Cities Airport’s current airlines.
Allegiant Travel Co. announced Nov. 18 that it would add a nonstop route between the Pasco airport and John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, with service beginning in February 2026.
The new route is one of 30 new ones from Allegiant connecting 35 cities across the country.
“We’re thrilled to continue Allegiant’s growth by adding these new routes,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer, in a statement. “Our mission has always been to connect travelers to world-class destinations at an affordable price. These additions provide convenient options for leisure travelers and reflect our commitment to expanding service where demand is strong.”
The new route is the third new one to a California destination from the Tri-Cities announced this year. Alaska Airlines started a new route to Hollywood-Burbank Airport this fall and market newcomer Breeze Airways also will provide that route beginning in 2026.
“We know the Tri-Cities community loves having multiple options to fly to Southern California to visit family, take vacations and for work trips,” said Buck Taft, Tri-Cities Airport director. “That’s why (Santa Ana) has been one of our main target destinations for years, and we’ve had ongoing conversations with Allegiant about making it happen. It’s great to finally see this become a reality for our community as we further strengthen the connection between PSC and Southern California.”
Allegiant is offering one-way fares as low as $59 to celebrate the announcement of the new route. Go to: allegiant.com.