Avelo Airlines launches flights between HOU and Wilmington, NC

Jun 12, 2025

HOUSTON— Avelo Airlines began offering nonstop service to North Carolina’s Wilmington International Airport (ILM) from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Wednesday, June 11. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between Houston and coastal North Carolina.

Avelo operates this new route on Wednesdays and Saturdays, utilizing Boeing 737 aircraft. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “We’re excited to launch a new route from Houston to coastal North Carolina in Wilmington. Not only does this route provide a great opportunity for Houstonians to visit the Outer Banks area but it also gives those in Wilmington their only nonstop option to visit Houston and the Lone Star State. Avelo’s combination of low fares, industry-leading reliability and travel-friendly service continues to Inspire Travel.”

Houston Airports Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak said, “Avelo’s new nonstop to Wilmington connects Houston’s world-class energy and culture with North Carolina’s coastal charm. Every new route strengthens our position as a global gateway, fueling tourism, business and momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup—all through the only 5-Star Skytrax airport in North America.”

Avelo now serves two nonstop destinations from Hobby Airport: Wilmington, N.C. and Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven (HVN).

About Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines’ purpose is to Inspire Travel by saving travelers time and money. The airline offers travelers time and money-saving convenience, everyday low fares, and a refreshingly smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. Operating a fleet of 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 53 popular destinations across the United States, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, including its seven bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the Philadelphia / Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL), Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) and Coastal North Carolina’s Wilmington International Airport (ILM). For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.