These new routes are part of Avelo’s broader expansion, which includes operations from two new bases in Wilmington and from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport near Charlotte, and the debut of 27 nonstop destinations across the state.

The five new routes from Wilmington will greatly enhance air travel connectivity, making it easier for locals and visitors to reach destinations both within the U.S. and beyond. These additions are part of a larger network expansion, which also includes the airline’s first two international routes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new routes will complement Avelo’s affordable travel options, with one-way tickets starting as low as $44.

Avelo is adding the following routes from Wilmington:

Boston / Manchester, N.H. (MHT)

• Begins Thursday, April 3, with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays

Nashville, Tenn. (BNA)

• Begins Thursday, April 3, with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays

Rochester, N.Y. (ROC)

• Begins Friday, April 4, with twice weekly service on Fridays and Mondays

Additionally, two new international routes will be flown out of RDU in Raleigh:

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)

• Begins February 12, 2025, with twice weekly service on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)

• Begins February 22, 2025, with twice weekly service on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Avelo’s growth in North Carolina is set to create numerous job opportunities in the region. These roles will span across multiple sectors, including flight attendants, pilots, customer service representatives, and maintenance specialists, helping to strengthen both local economies and the airline’s operations.

Avelo will now fly to these 11 destinations out of ILM:

• Boston / Manchester, N.H. (MHT)
• Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL)
• Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW)
• Hartford, Conn. (BDL)
• Nashville, Tenn. (BNA)
• New Haven, Conn. (HVN)
• Orlando, Fla. (MCO)
• Philadelphia / Wilmington, Del. (ILG)
• Rochester, N.Y. (ROC)
• Tampa, Fla. (TPA)
• Washington, D.C. / Baltimore, Md. (BWI)

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy emphasized the significance of the expansion: “These 27 nonstop destinations are just the beginning. Establishing bases in Wilmington and Concord, alongside our international growth at RDU, will allow us to provide even more affordable and reliable options for travelers. We’re making it easier for people to explore North Carolina and for visitors from across the East Coast and abroad to discover the state.”

Avelo Airlines, originally founded as Casino Express Airlines in 1987 and rebranded in 2021, continues to grow and innovate in the airline industry, bringing new opportunities for both business and leisure travelers in North Carolina.

View the route schedule from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.