Frontier Launches 2 New Routes From Raleigh

Updated: September 23, 2024, 5:58am CDT

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It’s been an exciting few weeks for low-cost Frontier Airlines, and now there’s more good news to share.

The airline has just announced 2 new routes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Here’s everything you need to know!

Service to Chicago and Houston

Frontier announced that it began service between Raleigh-Durham and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), effective today, June 16, 2023. Additionally, Frontier will launch nonstop service from RDU to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) beginning June 18, 2023.

Service between RDU and MDW will be 4x weekly, while RDU-IAH service will be 3x weekly.

Frontier Airlines plane — Image Credit: Carlos Yudica – stock.adobe.com

“We’re growing fast at Raleigh-Durham,” said Daniel Shurz, Senior Vice President of Commercial at Frontier Airlines. “Those in the greater Raleigh-Durham area now have convenient and affordable travel options to two of America’s largest and most vibrant cities – Chicago and Houston.”

This news comes during an exciting few weeks for Frontier, which has announced several new routes, such as Orlando to St. Maarten.

How To Book

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Final Thoughts

It’s been an exciting few weeks for Frontier. Now there’s even more good news with the launch of 2 new routes from Raleigh, bringing the total number of destinations served by Frontier at the airport to 20.

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