Two airlines launch new direct flights out of Rochester: See where you can go

Two airlines have announced new nonstop flights into and out of Rochester.

Starting next year, new routes will be added to and from Sarasota, Florida, and additional flights will be added to and from Charlotte, North Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Here's more on the additions from the two discount carriers.

New flight to Florida on Allegiant Air

Allegiant Travel Co. on Aug. 12 announced a new nonstop flight between Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida will begin on Feb. 13, 2026. One-way fares are available starting at $59.

New flights on Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines announced the following flights to begin this fall:

Charlotte, North Carolina — Starting Sept. 12, the airline will double