WILMINGTON — Avelo Airlines announced it will expand services at Wilmington Airport (ILG) with nonstop routes to Northeast Florida’s Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and North Carolina’s Research Triangle via Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between ILG and these two destinations.
Beginning in May, Avelo will operate these routes twice weekly, utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “ILG – We’re growing again! We are proud to announce more travel options to the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region. This service makes visiting North Carolina’s Research Triangle and northeast Florida easier than ever. For over two years, we’ve Inspired Travel with affordable, convenient and reliable service at ILG and these new routes show our continued commitment to this region.”
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
- Begins May 23, 2025, with twice weekly service on Mondays and Fridays
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
- Begins May 22, 2025, with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays
Delaware River and Bay Authority Executive Director Tom Cook said, “We’re pleased that Avelo Airlines continues to add to its flight schedule at Wilmington Airport – ILG. As the operator of ILG, the Authority is all-in to help Avelo succeed and grow their customer base here. We look forward to the successful launch of both Jacksonville, Fla. (JAX) and Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU) routes at the Delaware Valley’s airport of choice for people who seek quality service and a convenient, hassle free, friendly airport experience.”
Avelo serves 14 nonstop destinations from ILG: Myrtle Beach, S.C. (MYR); Nashville, Tenn. (BNA); Raleigh / Durham, N.C. (RDU); San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU); Wilmington, N.C. (ILM); and nine Florida cities: Daytona Beach (DAB); Fort Lauderdale (FLL); Fort Myers (RSW); Jacksonville (JAX); Orlando / Lakeland (LAL); Orlando (MCO); Sarasota / Bradenton (SRQ); Tampa (TPA); and West Palm Beach (PBI).
