Avelo, Delta to Launch New Fort Myers Routes
Avelo begins Concord service November 19 and Delta starts daily Raleigh-Durham flights November 21 from Southwest Florida International Airport.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Air Travel
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Avelo Airlines will begin service from Southwest Florida International Airport to Concord, North Carolina, on November 19, operating Thursdays and Sundays. Delta Airlines will start daily nonstop flights from the airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on November 21.
Why it matters
The new routes expand nonstop travel options for passengers departing from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. The added service is part of a broader wave of new and returning routes at the airport that will continue through spring 2027.
Avelo's Concord route runs on Thursdays and Sundays, while Delta's Raleigh-Durham service runs daily. Allegiant's 2x-weekly flights to Appleton and Des Moines began September 4, and Breeze's seasonal Madison flights started October 21.
The players
Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines is a low-cost carrier that operates point-to-point routes primarily serving leisure and secondary markets.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is one of the largest airlines in the world and a major carrier at many U.S. hub and leisure airports.
The details
Avelo Airlines is starting service at Southwest Florida International Airport to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, North Carolina. Delta Airlines is starting daily nonstop flights from the same airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and will also add extra nonstop service to Boston Logan around Patriots' Day and spring break.
Timeline
September 4, 2026: Allegiant begins 2x-weekly flights to Appleton and Des Moines.
October 21, 2026: Breeze begins seasonal flights to Madison, Wisconsin.
November 19, 2026: Avelo begins service to Concord, North Carolina.
November 21, 2026: Delta begins daily nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham.
January 8, 2027: Breeze begins nonstop flights to Trenton-Mercer Airport.
Market Landscape
The new routes extend a broader pattern of carriers adding nonstop service out of Southwest Florida International Airport, with Allegiant, Breeze and Delta all expanding there in 2026 and 2027. The added Boston service around Patriots' Day and spring break shows carriers targeting peak seasonal demand at the airport.
Travelers departing Southwest Florida International Airport now have nonstop options to Concord and Raleigh-Durham, with Delta flying daily. Those planning spring 2027 trips to Boston should note Delta's added peak-period nonstop service.
The takeaway
Travelers flying from Fort Myers should compare the new Concord and Raleigh-Durham options against existing connections before booking. Early booking may matter most for peak spring 2027 Boston dates.
What happens next
Delta's extra Boston service is scheduled for April 16-18 and April 22-25, 2027, during peak travel periods.
Further reading
Explore more on Air Travel for Fort Myers flight options and route changes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The News-Press.
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