Sep 10, 2026 - News

Raleigh-Durham International lands a new airline

Zachery Eanes

A white Volaris airliner flies left to right against a pink and purple sunset sky; large Volaris branding on the fuselage, purple engine nacelles, and a colorful patterned tail. — Photo: Courtesy of Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Volaris, a low-cost Mexican airline, will launch its first flight out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport in October.

Why it matters: The airline will give RDU its first nonstop flight to Guadalajara, Mexico. It is the airport's third route to Mexico in addition to Mexico City and Cancun.

Volaris will be RDU's 19th airline.

Zoom in: The Volaris flights will start on Oct. 16 and fly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The airline uses a 238-seat Airbus 321 Neo.

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