The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) announced that Southwest Airlines is joining their daily flight service line-up.

New routes will begin operating May 6, with one-way fares to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) three times a day, with fares as low as $69; Dallas, Texas (DAL) once daily with fares as low as $69; and Baltimore, Maryland (BWI) once daily with fares as low as $79. Additionally, service to Chicago, Illinois (MDW) once daily will begin June 6, with fares as low as $79.

“We’re adding additional access to the beaches of Northwest Florida just as winter-weary families begin to dream of warm summer escapes in side-open places,” said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer.

Officials said the flexibility and value of Southwest Airlines will benefit both visitors and hometown travelers booking spring and summer travel to Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Direct flights to VPS are now available for purchase on southwest.com.