Florida’s Sarasota-Bradenton airport gets a new nonstop flight to the Northeast

James A. Jones Jr.
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Budget carrier Avelo Airlines announced that it will begin offering service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Wilmington Airport, Delaware, starting Nov. 2.

Wilmington Airport is a convenient and travel-friendly alternative to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) for travelers heading to Philadelphia and the greater Delaware Valley Region, the airline said in a press release Thursday.

Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between Wilmington Airport and SRQ.

This will be Avelo’s third nonstop route from SRQ since starting service to Tweed-New Haven Airport in January 2022 and Raleigh-Durham International Airport in February 2023.

The Wilmington-SRQ route will be twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

Introductory one-way fares between SRQ and ILG start at $49. Customers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.

Fares must be booked by Aug. 22. Additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services may apply.

Budget carrier Avelo Airlines announced that it is launching service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Wilmington, Del. File photo from 08/28/2019.
Budget carrier Avelo Airlines announced that it is launching service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Wilmington, Del. File photo from 08/28/2019.

Rick Piccolo, president and CEO of SRQ, added: “We are pleased that Avelo Airlines has added a third nonstop destination to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This new nonstop destination provides passengers a way to avoid big city congestion and fly from one convenient airport to another.”