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We found 22 flights out of RDU for $100 or less for your summer travel plans

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  • Budget airlines continue to add direct flight options from RDU Airport.
  • Round-trip flights under $100 are available throughout June and July.
  • Travelers can visit around two dozen destinations, including New York and New Orleans.

Airlines that fly passengers out of RDU Airport soon begin trips to new destinations, just as many Triangle residents may be searching for a summer getaway.

Avelo Airlines just started nonstop flights from RDU to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Wilmington, Delaware, The News & Observer previously reported.

Spirit Airlines began flights to Baltimore, Dallas, Detroit, Newark and New Orleans earlier this month. And another low-cost carrier, Breeze Airways, is adding flights to several new destinations this spring.

The News & Observer used Google Flights to find round-trip flights out of RDU Airport in June and July. We narrowed our search to direct flights only, with a round-trip cost of $100 or less.

Prices are subject to change, and airlines may charge additional fees, including for luggage, so check prices before you book.

Triangle travelers can fly to multiple destinations across the U.S. this summer for less than $100.
Triangle travelers can fly to multiple destinations across the U.S. this summer for less than $100. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Where can I fly from RDU for cheap in June?

Baltimore/Washington, D.C.

  • Dates: June 12-19
  • Cost: $100
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Detroit

  • Dates: June 12-19
  • Cost: $84
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Miami

  • Dates: June 2-10
  • Cost: $88
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Fort Myers

  • Dates: June 5-12
  • Cost: $82
  • Airline: Avelo
  • Destination airport: Southwest Florida International Airport
During June and July, Triangle passengers can find low-cost flights to places such as Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and New York.
During June and July, Triangle passengers can find low-cost flights to places such as Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and New York. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Grand Rapids

  • Dates: June 6-13
  • Cost: $78
  • Airline: Avelo
  • Destination airport: Gerald R. Ford International Airport

New Haven

  • Dates: June 20-27
  • Cost: $92
  • Airline: Breeze
  • Destination airport: Tweed New Haven Airport

New Orleans

  • Dates: June 26-July 3
  • Cost: $100
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

New York

  • Dates: June 5-14
  • Cost: $68
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Newark Liberty International Airport

Philadelphia

  • Dates: June 21-28
  • Cost: $99
  • Airline: Frontier
  • Destination airport: Philadelphia International Airport

Wilmington (Delaware)

  • Dates: June 5-12
  • Cost: $74
  • Airline: Avelo
  • Destination airport: Wilmington Airport
A couple of airlines that fly out of RDU Airport begin flights to new destinations this spring.
A couple of airlines that fly out of RDU Airport begin flights to new destinations this spring. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Where can I fly from RDU for cheap in July?

Baltimore/Washington, D.C.

  • Dates: July 31-Aug. 7
  • Cost: $100
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Detroit

  • Dates: July 3-10
  • Cost: $100
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Miami

  • Dates: July 17-23
  • Cost: $97
  • Airline: Delta
  • Destination airport: Miami International Airport

Fort Myers

  • Dates: July 3-10
  • Cost: $90
  • Airline: Avelo
  • Destination airport: Southwest Florida International Airport

Grand Rapids

  • Dates: July 4-11
  • Cost: $78
  • Airline: Avelo
  • Destination airport: Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Several low-cost carriers, including Avelo, Spirit and Breeze, are offering flights to destinations along the East Coast and Midwest this summer.
Several low-cost carriers, including Avelo, Spirit and Breeze, are offering flights to destinations along the East Coast and Midwest this summer. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

New Haven

  • Dates: July 28-Aug. 4
  • Cost: $88
  • Airline: Breeze
  • Destination airport: Tweed New Haven Airport

New Orleans

  • Dates: July 31-Aug. 7
  • Cost: $100
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

New York

  • Dates: July 10-17
  • Cost: $100
  • Airline: Spirit
  • Destination airport: Newark Liberty International Airport

Philadelphia

  • Dates: July 26-Aug. 2
  • Cost: $99
  • Airline: Frontier
  • Destination airport: Philadelphia International Airport

Tampa

  • Dates: July 31-Aug. 8
  • Cost: $98
  • Airline: Breeze
  • Destination airport: Tampa International Airport

Westchester County

  • Dates: July 28-Aug. 5
  • Cost: $98
  • Airline: Breeze
  • Destination airport: Westchester County Airport

Wilmington (Delaware)

  • Dates: July 3-10
  • Cost: $74
  • Airline: Avelo
  • Destination airport: Wilmington Airport

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