Avelo Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Tweed New Haven Regional Airport to Orlando on Nov. 3, 2021.
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Budget airline Avelo Airlines has been flying from Tweed New Haven Regional Airport since November 2021 when it rolled out non-stop, one-way flights to six Florida destinations: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Sarasota and Tampa.
Since then, the airline said it will add four more southern spots to its lineup coming in May, including Nashville, Tennessee, Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Here’s where you can take a non-stop flight in Florida this spring break, and what to do when you get there. Flight prices and availability might change.
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
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Department: Monday, March 14 at 8:30 am for $269
return: Saturday, March 19 at 12:20 pm for $279
Attractions: There are several destinations to visit once the plane lands in this southern Florida city. Guests can head to the Beachfront Promenade for a stroll along its white wave wall, visit the Florida Grand Opera in the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District or do some shopping on Las Olas Boulevard.
Fort Myers
Colorful facades and palm trees in Fort Myers.
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Department: Monday, March 14 at 2:25 pm for $469
return: Saturday, March 19 at 6:25 pm for $399
Attractions: Visitors to the Gulf-side city can lounge on Fort Myers Beach, or take a canoe or kayak out on the Great Calusa Blueway for a 200-mile water tour of the area’s birds and sea creatures. If more sightseeing is in order, tourists can take a trip to the islands of Sanibel and Captiva just off the city’s coast.
Orlando
An aerial view of Lake Eola in Orlando.
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Department: Tuesday, March 15 at 8:30 am for $179
return: Saturday, March 19 at 1:35 pm for $499
Attractions: Frequent Florida flyers might immediately associate Orlando with Walt Disney World or Universal Studios, but there are more than just theme parks in the area. Tourists can get a dose of history and culture at the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts, visit the natural springs at Kelly Park or do some shopping at boutiques on Park Avenue.
Sarasota/Bradenton
Sarasota’s Skyline on the Bay.
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Department: Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 pm for $214
return: Sunday, March 20 at 7:45 pm for $279
Attractions: Visitors to Sarasota can pick from a host of attractions to fill their spring break. Guests can visit the Sarasota Art Musuem to view one of several exhibitions currently on display, book a boat tour to explore the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or lounge on the beach at Siesta Key.
Tampa
Shops with balconies and tourists in Ybor City – an old historic district in Tampa, Florida.
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Department: Monday, March 14 at 3:55 pm for $209
return: Friday, March 18 at 7:40 pm for $209
Attractions: In addition to visiting some of Tampa’s beaches during spring break, tourists can also plan an outing to see the manatees and other animals at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, shop at Hyde Park Village or view some of the works of Spanish artist Salvador Dalí at the Dali Museum.
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach in Florida.
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Department: Sunday, March 13 at 7 am for $399
return: Thursday, March 17 at 10:50 am for $259
Attractions: Visitors to the southern Florida city can begin their trip by visiting the city’s historical center of Clematis Street for shopping, food and live music. Tourists can also plan an outing to the Mounts Botanical Garden and round out their stay with a visit to Antique Row, a street with over 50 antiques shops.