Avelo offering 9 new flights out of Florida. Here's what you should know, and where you can go

Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
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Avelo Airlines announced 18 new routes this week, including seven out of one Florida airport: Lakeland International.

Two other Florida airports also will see new routes: Daytona Beach International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.

Avelo Airlines described the new routes as "part of the largest expansion in company history," in a news release.

What flights will be available out of LAL, Lakeland International Airport, Florida?

Avelo announced Wednesday, July 24, it will expand options out of LAL with seven, new nonstop routes to:

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), starts Oct. 26

  • Atlanta (ATL), starts Nov. 7

  • Boston / Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT), starts Oct. 25

  • Charlotte / Concord (USA), starts Oct. 24

  • Hartford, Connecticut (BDL), starts Nov. 8

  • Philadelphia / Wilmington, Delaware (ILG), starts Nov. 7

  • Rochester, New York (ROC), starts Oct. 25

The addition of the seven new routes join Avelo’s current nonstop service to Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

Avelo said the routes will be available twice a week, using the Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. One-way fares start at $52.

Lakeland International to become Avelo's Central Florida base

"LAL will serve as Avelo’s Central Florida base, operating dual operations at LAL as an extension of its existing operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Avelo will initially base one aircraft at LAL," the company said.

"This expansion enables Avelo to significantly expand its affordable, convenient and reliable air service in Central Florida."

“The addition of these seven new routes from LAL represents a significant expansion of Avelo’s presence in Central Florida and our commitment to the region," said Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy.

"We’re off to a great start with our service to New Haven, showcasing Avelo’s low fares, travel-friendly convenience and industry-leading reliability.  Now with eight popular routes from LAL, traveling to and from Central Florida is easier than ever.”

New Avelo flight available from Daytona Beach International Airport, DAB

Also announced Wednesday was a new non-stop flight out of Daytona Beach International Airport, DAB.

The new route will fly to Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) starting Nov. 8.

Flights will be scheduled on Fridays and Mondays via Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

People can take advantage of "very low" fares for a limited time. One-way tickets will start at $83 for flights scheduled through Nov. 18, but the flights must be booked by July 31 to take advantage of the rate.

Avelo began operating in Daytona Beach just over a year ago, on June 22, 2023. The airline currently offers service to New Haven, Connecticut, three times a week, according to the Daytona Beach International Airport.

New Avelo flight added to Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW

Also announced Wednesday was a new flight out of Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. RSW.

The new route will fly to Wilmington, North Carolina, ILM, starting Nov. 7. The flight will be available twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, using the Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

Introductory one-way fares start at $67.

Avelo flies out of 10 Florida airports

  • Daytona Beach (DAB)

  • Destin/Fort Walton Beach (VPS)

  • Fort Lauderdale/Miami (FLL)

  • Fort Myers (RSW)

  • Miami (MIA)

  • Orlando/Lakeland (LAL)

  • Orlando (MCO)

  • Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)

  • Tampa (TPA)

  • West Palm Beach (PBI)

➤ See a complete list of all Avelo airports

More Avelo routes announced

The new Florida routes weren't the only new ones the airline announced Wednesday.

New routes are coming to:

  • Hartford, Connecticut, BDL

  • Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina (USA)

  • Philadelphia / Wilmington, Delaware (ILG)

  • Wilmington, Nort Carolina (ILM)

  • Manchester, New Hampshire / Boston, Massachusetts (MHT)

  • Rochester, New York (ROC)

  • Albany, New York (ALB)

  • Atlanta, Georgia (ATL)

  • Cancun, Mexico (CUN)

  • Houston, Texas (HOU)

  • Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)

What types of planes does Avelo Airlines have in its fleet?

Interior of Avelo Airlines plane.
Interior of Avelo Airlines plane.

Avelo Airlines has a fleet of 16 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

The Boeing 737-700 has 149 seats, with 44 "extra leg room seats."

The 737-800 has 189 seats, with 57 "extra leg room seats."

How do you pronounce Avelo?

Pronounce Avelo as UH-VELL-O, like yellow or Jell-O.

Contributors: Sheldon Gardner, Daytona Beach News-Journal; Sara-Megan Walsh, Lakeland Ledger; Mark H. Bickel, Fort Myers News Press

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Avelo budget airline: Florida routes, new destinations