Atlantis Paradise Island's pink Royal Towers, Mayan Temple waterslide and palm grounds above the ocean, Nassau

Cheap flights to the Caribbean

The Caribbean is the go-to warm-weather escape for travelers from the eastern US and Canada, and many islands are only a few hours from major hubs such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Atlanta, Charlotte and Toronto. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are US territories, so US citizens do not need a passport, while islands like Aruba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Barbados offer nonstop service from many North American cities. Bermuda, though often grouped with the Caribbean, sits out in the Atlantic well to the north.

Cheap airfare to the Caribbean is mostly about timing and flexibility. Compare fares across airlines and nearby airports, shift your dates a few days either way, and book when the price looks right.

Cheap flights by country

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Bahamas

Nassau (NAS) · Freeport (FPO)

El Morro fortress and lighthouse on the rocky headland above the Atlantic in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Puerto Rico

San Juan (SJU) · Aguadilla (BQN) · Ponce (PSE)

Cruise ships docked in St. Thomas harbour below green hills, seen past trees from a hillside viewpoint

Caribbean

Cheap flights to US Virgin Islands

St. Thomas (STT) · St. Croix (STX)

Pastel Dutch-colonial Royal Plaza Mall and marina on the Oranjestad waterfront, Aruba

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Aruba

Oranjestad (AUA)

Glass-bottom boat floating in clear shallow water off Doctor's Cove Beach, Montego Bay

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Jamaica

Montego Bay (MBJ) · Kingston (KIN)

Palm-lined Bávaro beach with beach umbrellas, boats and swimmers in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Dominican Republic

Punta Cana (PUJ) · Santo Domingo (SDQ) · Puerto Plata (POP)

Waterfront promenade and marina boats in downtown Bridgetown, Barbados

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Barbados

Bridgetown (BGI)

Tall ships moored on Hamilton's Front Street harbourfront below pastel buildings and the cathedral tower, Bermuda

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Bermuda

St. George's Parish (BDA)

Aerial view of a white beachfront estate on a green point above deep blue water on the Grand Cayman coast

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Cayman Islands

George Town, Grand Cayman (GCM)

The twin Pitons rising above Soufriere town and its bay on Saint Lucia's green west coast

Caribbean

Cheap flights to St. Lucia

Vieux Fort (UVF) · Castries (SLU)

Yellow umbrellas and loungers on the white sand of Grace Bay Beach beside turquoise water, Turks and Caicos

Caribbean

Cheap flights to Turks and Caicos

Providenciales (PLS)

Tips for cheap airfare to the Caribbean

Winter, especially the Christmas and New Year holidays and February, is peak season; late spring and early summer are often cheaper.
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Fares can be low in late summer and fall, but consider travel insurance and flexible tickets.
Aruba sits south of the main hurricane belt, which makes it a popular pick for travel during hurricane season.
Flying into a larger hub such as San Juan and connecting onward can sometimes beat a direct fare to a smaller island.

Cheap flights to the Caribbean

Cheap flights by country

Cheap flights to Bahamas

Cheap flights to Puerto Rico