16 Nonstop Flights to the Caribbean from the U.S. That You Didn’t Know Existed

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Maximize your vacation time with any of these nonstop routes to the Caribbean. Each U.S. hub is listed in alphabetical order, so find your origin city and match it with a nonstop flight to the Caribbean. We even list a solid hotel option, so all that’s left is to pack your carry-on and go.

Atlanta to St. Lucia

This year-round, direct flight to the Caribbean gets you to St. Lucia in under five hours.

Carrier: Delta

Seasonality: Daily, year-round

Baltimore to San Juan, Puerto Rico

The best part about this direct flight to the Caribbean is that you don’t need a passport if you’re a U.S. citizen.

Carrier: Southwest

Seasonality: Daily, year-round

Boston to Aruba

On this direct flight to the Caribbean from Boston, you even have the option of booking the airline’s luxe Mint service.

Carrier: JetBlue

Seasonality: Daily, year-round

Charlotte to Curacao

Head to this hidden gem in the Caribbean with a nonstop flight from North Carolina.

Carrier: American Airlines

Seasonality: Weekly (Saturdays), year-round 

Chicago to Belize City, Belize

In just over four hours you can get from this Midwestern hub to the perfect jumping-off point to explore Belize’s beaches and jungles.

Carrier: United

Seasonality: Daily during December, three times per week in January and February, and once per week (Saturday) in March, April, and October

Cleveland to Cancun, Mexico

Travel to Mexico’s Caribbean coast quickly from Cleveland aboard this no-frills low-cost carrier.

Carrier: Spirit

Seasonality: Four times per week, year-round

Dallas to St. Kitts

Another lesser-visited island chain is St. Kitts and Nevis. Luckily, there are a few nonstop routes from major U.S. hubs, including Dallas.

Carrier: American Airlines

Seasonality: Weekly (Saturdays), from end of May to mid-August

Denver to Panama City, Panama

This six-hour nonstop flight takes you from the Mile-High City to the relatively non-touristy Panama.

Carrier: Copa Airlines

Seasonality: Four times per week year-round, except for September and October (three times per week)

Detroit to Montego Bay, Jamaica

The nonstop flight from Detroit to Jamaica takes just over four hours and typically has competitive pricing.

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Carrier: Delta

Seasonality: Daily from mid-December to March/April and weekly (Saturday) flights in May, June, July, August, and November

Fort Lauderdale to Turks and Caicos

Grace Bay and the crystal-clear waters of Turks and Caicos are only a nonstop flight away from Fort Lauderdale with Southwest Airlines.

Carrier: Southwest

Seasonality: Daily, year-round

Houston to Trinidad & Tobago

Outside of peak travel dates, the direct route to this little-known Caribbean island is typically pretty affordable.

Carrier: United

Seasonality: Daily, year-round

Miami to St. Vincent

Less than 80,000 visitors travel to St. Vincent and the 32 islands of the Grenadines every year. Good news is, you can visit this Caribbean hidden gem via a nonstop flight from Miami.

Carrier: American

Seasonality: Twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday), year-round

New York to Guyana

Relatively unknown to tourists, this coastal country in South America is considered a part of the Anglophone Caribbean. Starting in April 2020, there will be a nonstop route from New York’s JFK airport.

Carrier: JetBlue

Seasonality: Daily, year-round 

New York to Guadeloupe

You can now fly nonstop to this French Caribbean Island from the East Coast via JFK airport.

Carrier: JetBlue

Seasonality: Three flights per week (Mondays Wednesdays, and Saturdays) from February to April

Newark to Barbados

Head to the region’s only coral island (yes, that means white sand beaches) via a nonstop from the New York City area.

Carrier: JetBlue

Seasonality: Weekly (Saturday), year-round

Washington, D.C. to Grand Cayman

Fly from D.C.’s Dulles airport nonstop to the Cayman Islands, popular for its resorts, beaches, and even crystal caves.

Carrier: United

Seasonality: Weekly (Saturday) from February to mid-August, and November; daily in mid-December and January

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