Direct Flights: As of September 2025, only Miami (MIA) and Tampa (TPA) offer nonstop flights to Cuba. Carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines. United Airlines suspended its Houston–Havana route on Sept 2, 2025.
Flights with Stopovers: Travelers from other U.S. cities typically connect via Miami or Tampa, or occasionally route through Cancún (Mexico) or Panama City (Panama).
Travel time: From Florida about 1-2 hours total, from the East Coast around 6-8 hours, from the Midwest 7-9 hours and from the West coast about 9-11 hours
Price Range: Roundtrip economy fares usually start from $270–$350 (Miami–Havana in low season) and can go up to $1,200 on busy dates.
Major Cuban Airports: Havana (HAV), Varadero (VRA), Holguín (HOG), Santa Clara (SNU).
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Direct Flights from the USA
•. Miami (MIA) → Havana, Holguín, Varadero, Santiago, Camagüey, Santa Clara. Operated daily by American Airlines and Delta.
• Tampa (TPA) → Havana. Operated by Southwest Airlines (frequency reduced from 2x to 1x daily since Sept 2025).
Currently, no other U.S. cities offer regular nonstop flights to Cuba. United Airlines suspended its Houston–Havana route on Sept 2, 2025, and no restart is scheduled before summer 2026.
Flights with Stopovers
If you’re not departing from Florida, you’ll usually connect via Miami or Tampa. Some alternatives route through Cancún (Mexico) or Panama City (Panama) with Copa Airlines.
• From Florida (Miami, Tampa): ~1–2 hours total travel time.
• From East Coast (NYC, Boston, Washington DC): ~6–8 hours with layover.
• From Midwest (Chicago, Houston): ~7–9 hours with layover.
• From West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle): ~9–11 hours with layover.
✈️ Fun Fact: The return trip to the U.S. is usually a bit shorter thanks to tailwinds.
• Roundtrip Economy: from ~$270–350 (Miami–Havana, off-season), up to ~$1,200 during peak holidays.
• Best Booking Time: Around 45–60 days before departure.
• Cheapest Months: September, sometimes May
• Most Expensive: June and the Christmas holidays.
💡 Tip: Flying mid-week is often cheaper than weekends.
Cuba has 10 international airports. The most important are:
• Havana (HAV) – José Martí: Main international hub, ideal for cultural trips and city stays.
• Varadero (VRA) – Juan Gualberto Gómez: Perfect for beach vacations, direct access to resorts.
• Holguín (HOG) – Frank País: Great gateway to eastern Cuba.
• Santa Clara (SNU): Convenient for central Cuba and less touristy areas.
Most international flights from the U.S. land in Havana. If you want to end your trip by the beach, Varadero is a great choice.
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