Exciting New Airline Routes From June 2019 And Beyond

Airlines around the world launch and announce dozens of new flight routes and service changes every month. Today, we’ll share just a few of the latest flights that will took to the skies last month (or will in the near future). Keep in mind that exact flight details (like schedules and aircraft, among other things) may change.NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED IN JUNE 2019EgyptAir’s New Nonstop Service from Washington, DC, to Cairo (launched June 3)Have you ever been to Egypt? (Photo by Shanna Baker / Getty Images)Details — If you’ve ever wanted to see the Great Pyramid of Giza or the almighty Sphinx up close, now’s your chance. On June 3, EgyptAir, part of Star Alliance, began flying nonstop from Washington, DC (IAD) to Cairo (CAI) twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday — note that return trips run three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The airline is currently operating the route with its shiny new 787-9 Dreamliner, ensuring you arrive in style, especially if you’re flying in business class in one of the aircraft’s 30 Super Diamond seats.Schedule (2x per week, return trips 3x per week):MS982 Washington, DC (IAD) 12:00pm Departure → Cairo (CAI) 4:50am (+1) ArrivalMS981 Cairo (CAI) 11:00pm Departure → Washington, DC (IAD) 5:10am (+1) ArrivalNew Domestic Flights Available on Southwest Airlines (Launched June 9 and 10)Southwest now offers flights from San Jose and Burbank to Nashville. (Photo by Nina Dietzel / Getty Images)Details — It’s been a big month for Southwest Airlines, which launched a ton of new domestic flights on June 9 and 10, including several from different parts of California — Burbank (BUR), Ontario (ONT), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC) — and Nashville (BNA). The carrier also introduced additional daily flights from BNA, offering extra connections from Music City to Boston (BOS), Detroit (DTW), Las Vegas (LAS), Minneapolis (MSP), San Diego (SAN) and St. Louis (STL).Launched June 9:Austin (AUS) – Raleigh (RDU); dailyBurbank (BUR) – Nashville (BNA); dailyOntario, CA (ONT) – Denver (DEN); third daily flight addedSan Diego (SAN) – Omaha (OMA); dailySan Francisco (SFO) – Ontario, CA (ONT); 4x per day on weekdays, 3x per day on weekendsSan Jose (SJC) – Nashville (BNA); dailySan Jose (SJC) – Raleigh (RDU); Sunday seasonal serviceRaleigh (RDU) – Austin (AUS); dailyLaunched June 10:Nashville (BNA) – Norfolk (ORF); weekend service onlyNashville (BNA) – Seattle (SEA); weekend service onlyAmerican Airlines Adds Routes to Croatia and Honduras, Plus More Seasonal Options (launched June 6, 7, 8, 13 and 15)Dubrovnik is a beautiful city to visit all year long. (Photo by Samantha T. Photography / Getty Images)Details — After a period of almost three decades, there is nonstop airline service between the USA and fbetween the USA and Croatia. American is offering seasonal service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Dubrovnik (DBV) through Sept. 27. Other notable seasonal offerings include routes from Chicago (ORD) to Quebec City (YQB); Dallas (DFW) to Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU), Dublin (DUB) and Munich (MUC); Philadelphia (PHL) to Bologna, Italy (BLQ); and flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia (YHZ) from New York (LGA) and Philadelphia (PHL).Launched June 6:Chicago (ORD) to Quebec City (YQB); seasonalChicago (ORD) to Kalispell, MT (FCA); seasonalChicago (ORD) to Manchester, NH (MHT); year-roundChicago (ORD) to Joplin, MO (JLN); year-roundDallas (DFW) to Dublin (DUB); seasonalDallas (DFW) to Munich (MUC); seasonalDallas (DFW) to Durango, Mexico (DGO); year-roundDallas (DFW) to Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU); 3x per weekDallas (DFW) to Harrisburg, PA (MDT); year-roundDallas (DFW) to Santa Rosa, CA (STS); seasonalDallas (DFW) to Kalispell, MT (FCA); seasonalLos Angeles (LAX) to Kalispell, MT (FCA); seasonalMiami (MIA) to Cordoba, Argentina (COR); year-roundPhiladelphia (PHL) to Bologna, Italy (BLQ); seasonalLaunched June 7:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Dallas (DFW) to San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP); 4x per week; year-roundPhiladelphia (PHL) to Berlin (TXL); seasonalPhiladelphia (PHL) to Dubrovnik (DBV); seasonalLaunched June 8:Dallas (DFW) to Santo Domingo, DR (SDQ); seasonalCharlotte (CLT) to Santo Domingo, DR (SDQ); year-roundCharlotte (CLT) to Traverse City, MI (TVC); seasonalChicago (ORD) to Durango, CO (DRO); seasonalNew York (LGA) to Jackson, WY (JAC); seasonalNew York (LGA) to Aruba (AUA); year-round except September and OctoberLaunched June 13:Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (YHZ); seasonalLaunched June 15:New York (LGA) to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (YHZ); seasonalRoyal Air Maroc Launches Boston to Casablanca Connection (launched June 22)Visit the Hassan II Mosque when you’re in Casablanca. (Photo by Stanley Chen Xi / Getty Images)Details — If Morocco’s always been on your travel bucket list, you’re in luck. Earlier this month, Royal Air Maroc, soon-to-be member of the Oneworld alliance, began offering nonstop service from Boston (BOS) to Casablanca (CMN) aboard its 787-8 aircraft. The route operates three times per week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday until September 14, then will switch to a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday schedule from Sept. 18 to June 19, 2020. Not sure when to go? This recent article about the best times to visit Morocco can help you plan your trip.From June 22 to Sept. 14, 2019 (3x per week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday):AT211 Boston (BOS) 9:15pm Departure → Casablanca (CMN) 8:50am (+1) ArrivalAT210 Casablanca (CMN) 5:05pm Departure → Boston (BOS) 7:30pm ArrivalFrom Sept. 18, 2019 to June 19, 2020 (3x per week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday):AT211 Boston (BOS) 9:25pm Departure → Casablanca (CMN) 9:00am (+1) ArrivalAT210 Casablanca (CMN) 5:15pm Departure → Boston (BOS) 7:40pm ArrivalNorwegian Air’s New Flight From Chicago to Barcelona (launched June 7)Colorful Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by MasterLu / Getty Images)Details — Summer is a beautiful time of year to visit Barcelona (BCN), one of Spain’s most artsy and exciting cities. On June 7, Norwegian Air officially launched nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD), operating seasonal service until October 26 aboard its 787 Dreamliner. The new route runs four times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (with a slight schedule deviation). A word of advice, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth: eat all the food (seriously!) and try not to make any of these silly tourist mistakes.4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday…DY7156 Chicago (ORD) 6:30pm Departure → Barcelona (BCN) 9:50am (+1) ArrivalDY7155 Barcelona (BCN) 2:05pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 4:30pm Arrival…with a slight deviation on Saturday:DY7156 Chicago (ORD) 8:30pm Departure → Barcelona (BCN) 11:50am (+1) ArrivalDY7155 Barcelona (BCN) 3:55pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 6:20pm ArrivalFly KLM from Las Vegas to Amsterdam (launched June 6)Cycle your way around Amsterdam’s gorgeous canals. (Photo via Shutterstock)Details — Spend your days cycling past picturesque canals and your nights partying hard alongside the locals thanks to KLM’s new nonstop hop from Las Vegas (LAS) to Amsterdam (AMS). The airline’s latest addition operates twice per week on Thursday and Sunday, although a third weekly flight is slated to join the lineup on Tuesdays beginning July 2. Flights are aboard the carrier’s 787 aircraft, featuring 294 seats, 30 of which are in business class. Amsterdam is a fabulous place to visit all year long, whether you’re traveling with the kids or plan to end up with the munchies.Schedule (3x per week):KL636 Las Vegas (LAS) 4:05pm Departure → Amsterdam (AMS) 11:05am (+1) ArrivalKL635 Amsterdam (AMS) 12:35pm Departure → Las Vegas (LAS) 2:15pm ArrivalNew Flights to Lisbon on TAP Air Portugal (launched June 10 and 16)Take a ride on Lisbon’s yellow cable cars. (Photo by Westend61 / Getty Images)Details — It’s also been a busy month for TAP Air Portugal, which launched three new routes to Lisbon (LIS) from the US. Now it’s easier than ever to reach the charming Portuguese capital, with new nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) operating five times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as of June 1; nonstop service from San Francisco (SFO) operating five times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday as of June 10; and a new route from Washington, DC (IAD) operating 5x a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday as of June 16. The best part: all three are being serviced by the TAP’s brand new Airbus A330neo.Chicago to Lisbon (5x per week):TP228 Chicago (ORD) 6:05pm Departure → Lisbon (LIS) 7:50am (+1) ArrivalTP229 Lisbon (LIS) 1:05pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 4:05pm ArrivalSan Francisco to Lisbon (5x per week)TP236 San Francisco (SFO) 4:10pm Departure → Lisbon (LIS) 11:20am (+1) ArrivalTP237 Lisbon (LIS) 10:00am Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 2:20pm ArrivalWashington, DC (IAD) to Lisbon (5x per week):TP232 Washington, DC (IAD) 10:40pm Departure → Lisbon (LIS) 10:50am (+1) ArrivalTP231 Lisbon (LIS) 4:30pm Departure → Washington, DC (IAD) 7:40pm ArrivalDelta Debuts Routes to Mexico City and Honolulu, Plus More Domestic Options (launched June 10, 16, 17 and 29)Now’s your chance to see the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral up close. (Photo by Alexcrab / Getty Images)Details — Not to be outdone, Delta led the charge this month with daily nonstop service between Minneapolis (MSP) and Mexico City (MEX) aboard its A319, domestic connections between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Columbus (CMH), Detroit (DTW) and Sacramento (SMF) and an exciting new link between Detroit (DTW) and Honolulu (HNL). The SLC–CMH route, serviced by Delta’s A319, runs five times per week through July, then switches to three times per week on Monday, Thursday and Friday beginning in August. The SMF–DTW route, serviced by Delta’s 737-800, operates five times per week on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from June 17, then 3x per week on Monday, Thursday and Friday starting in September. Flights from DTW to HNL are serviced by Delta’s 767-300ER and run five times per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Minneapolis to Mexico City (daily as of June 10):DL451 Minneapolis (MSP) 9:10am Departure → Mexico City (MEX) 1:25pm ArrivalDL452 Mexico (MEX) 2:15pm Departure → Minneapolis (MSP) 6:34pm ArrivalSalt Lake City to Columbus (5x per week through August 2, then 3x per week through December 29):DL2369 Salt Lake City (SLC) 5:20pm Departure → Columbus (CMH) 10:46pm ArrivalDL2404 Columbus (CMH) 8:09am Departure → Salt Lake City (SLC) 10:02am ArrivalDetroit to Sacramento (5x per week, then 3x per week starting in September.):DL2244 Detroit (DTW) 8:59am Departure → Sacramento (SMF) 10:58am ArrivalDL351 Sacramento (SMF) 10:35pm Departure → Detroit (DTW) 6:00am (+1) ArrivalDetroit to Honolulu (5x per week as of June 29):DL599 Detroit (DTW) 12:15pm Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 4:10pm ArrivalDL598 Honolulu (HNL) 3:35pm Departure → Detroit (DTW) 6:30am (+1) ArrivalUnited’s New Domestic, International and Seasonal Service (launched June 5, 6 and 22)Details — June marked the beginning of a slew of new domestic and international routes for United Airlines, including nonstop daily year-round service between San Francisco (SFO) and Columbus (CMH) and an extra daily flight offering between SFO and Tampa (TPA). United also launched daily seasonal routes from its Newark (EWR) hub to Prague (PRG) and Reykjavik (KEF), as well as flights from SFO to Fairbanks (FAI) and Rapid City (RAP), just in time to check out some of Alaska’s and South Dakota’s — and the country’s — most impressive national parks this summer.Launched June 5:San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH); daily year-round serviceLaunched June 6:Newark (EWR) to Prague (PRG); daily seasonal serviceNewark (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF); daily seasonal serviceSan Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks, Alaska (FAI); seasonalSan Francisco (SFO) to Tampa (TPA); second daily flight addedLaunched June 22:San Francisco (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP); seasonal weekend serviceNEW ROUTES ANNOUNCED IN JUNE 2019Southwest Has Big Plans for California, Mexico and Costa RicaDenver’s city center all lit up at night. (Photo by Sky Noir Photography by Bill Dickinson / Getty Images)Details — Southwest Airlines recently announced several new routes from its base in Long Beach, California (LGB), including nonstop service to Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC), Sacramento (SMF), Las Vegas (LAS) and Denver (DEN). The carrier also revealed plans for flights to Cancun (CUN) from Nashville (BNA), Milwaukee (MKE), San Antonio (SAT) and Austin (AUS), as well as new hops from Chicago (ORD) to Cabo San Lucas (SJD) and Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) in Costa Rica. While most flights fall under the seasonal category, the few that are year-round have been noted below.October 1 (all are year-round service):Long Beach (LGB) – Oakland (OAK); 4x daily, with an extra flight on weekends in OctoberLong Beach (LGB) – San Jose (SJC); 4x daily on weekdays and 3x Saturday and SundayLong Beach (LGB) – Sacramento (SMF); 4x daily on weekdays and 3x Saturday and SundayLong Beach (LGB) – Las Vegas (LAS); 2x daily on weekends, with an extra flight on Tuesday and Wednesday in OctoberLong Beach (LGB) – Denver (DEN); 1x flight on weekendsNovember 3 (year-round):Baltimore (BWI) – Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP); dailyNovember 9 (all are seasonal except BOS–FLL):Boston (BOS) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL); year-round on SaturdayHouston (HOU) – Aruba (AUA)Nashville (BNA) – Cancun (CUN)Milwaukee (MKE) – Cancun (CUN)San Antonio (SAT) – Cancun (CUN)Baltimore (BWI) – Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)Baltimore (BWI) – San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)Denver (DEN) – Belize (BZE)Chicago (MDW) – San Jose del Cabo / Cabo San Lucas (SJD)November 13 (seasonal):Austin (AUS) – Cancun (CUN)American Airlines Wants You to Warm up This WinterPay a visit to Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by felixairphoto / Getty Images)Details — Just in time for the colder weather in the Northeast, American Airlines says it will begin offering nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to warm, tropical locales like Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ); and Liberia (LIR) and San Jose (SJO) in Costa Rica, all serviced by AA’s 737-800 aircraft. The carrier will also be increasing its nonstop service from Dallas (DFW) to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and as of Jan. 7, 2020, will extend its current seasonal route from DFW to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) to year-round service on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Another flight from everybody’s favorite NYC airport, LGA — just kidding! — to Aruba (AUA) will be upgrading from seasonal to year-round status, while a nonstop from JFK to Antigua (ANU) will now offer daily flights as an extension of its current schedule.Launching November 21, 2019:New York (JFK) – Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ); dailyNew York (JFK) – San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO); dailyNew York (JFK) – Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR); Saturday onlyNew York (JFK) – Antigua (ANU); daily (extension of current service)Launching December 18, 2019:Dallas (DFW) – San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU); increasing to 2x daily from 1xLaunching December 21, 2019:New York (LGA) – Aruba (AUA); seasonal to year-round Saturday serviceLaunching January 7, 2020:Dallas (DFW) – San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL); seasonal to year-round service on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and FridaySpirit Airlines to Launch More Domestic Flights From NashvilleLet the good times roll in New Orleans. (Photo by f11photo / Getty Images)Details — We’ve got great news for anyone based in Nashville (BNA). Spirit Airlines said this month that it’ll be adding daily year-round service to a slew of new cities, including Baltimore (BWI), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New Orleans (MSY), Las Vegas (LAS), Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA) later this fall. The airline also launched new routes from BNA to Charlotte (CLT), Burbank (BUR) and Sacramento (SMF) on June 20, paving the way for Music City to become a major hub for the low-cost carrier.Launching October 10 (daily):Nashville (BNA) – Baltimore (BWI)Nashville (BNA) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Nashville (BNA) – New Orleans (MSY)Nashville (BNA) – Las Vegas (LAS)Nashville (BNA) – Orlando (MCO)Launching November 5 (daily):Nashville (BNA) – Tampa (TPA)United’s Launching Special Flights for College Football Season and Seasonal San Francisco to Miami ServicePicture yourself in South Beach. (Photo by Pola Damonte / Getty Images)Details — We’ve already devoted an entire post to the fact that United will feature nine special flights created just for college football fans — you’ll be able to fly with point-to-point service around the various games happening this fall, but did we mention it’s also offering daily seasonal service between San Francisco (SFO) and Miami (MIA) this fall? The new route, beginning Oct. 27, will be serviced by the carrier’s Boeing 737 aircraft.San Francisco to Miami (daily seasonal service as of October 27):UA2127 San Francisco (SFO) 9:00am Departure → Miami (MIA) 5:25pm ArrivalUA726 Miami (MIA) 6:20pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 9:50pm ArrivalAllegiant Air to Add 10 New Routes This FallFly Allegiant nonstop from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Jacksonville, Florida, this fall. (Photo by SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images)Details — In October, Allegiant Air will introduce 10 new and exciting domestic routes to its network, including offerings from three new cities: Redmond, Oregon (RDM); State College, Pennsylvania (SCE); and Traverse City, Michigan (TVC). Among other notable additions are seasonal service from Grand Rapids (GRR) to New Orleans (MSY) and new flights from Florida cities like St. Petersburg (PIE), Jacksonville (JAX), Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando’s Sanford International Airport (SFB) to various Midwestern and Northeastern locales.October 3:Phoenix-Mesa (AZA) – McAllen, Texas (MFE)Redmond, Oregon (RDM) – Las Vegas (LAS)Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) – New Orleans (MSY); seasonalOctober 4:Redmond, Oregon (RDM) – Phoenix (AZA)Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) – Jacksonville, FL (JAX); seasonalOctober 9:State College, PA (SCE) – Orlando (SFB)Traverse City, MI (TVC) – Orlando (SFB)October 16:State College, PA (SCE) – St. Petersburg, FL (PIE)Traverse City, MI (TVC) – St. Petersburg, FL (PIE)October 17:Traverse City, MI (TVC) – Punta Gorda, FL (PGD)Which of these new routes are you most excited about?