Flights to Havana
1950s Chevrolets on the Malecón, crumbling baroque, and rum at La Bodeguita.
Things to do
Everyone knows it, and it still deserves the trip. Here is every nonstop that gets you there — and a quieter place nearby when you're ready.
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9 airports have scheduled nonstop service to HAV (José Martí International Airport).
All 9 nonstop origins
| From | Airport | Airlines | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiamiUnited States | MIA | American Airlines, Delta Air Lines | ~1h 4m |
| CancunMexico | CUN | VivaAerobus | ~1h 14m |
| NassauBahamas | NAS | Bahamasair | ~1h 17m |
| TampaUnited States | TPA | Southwest Airlines | ~1h 18m |
| Panama CityPanama | PTY | Copa Airlines | ~2h 37m |
| Mexico CityMexico | MEX | Aeroméxico | ~2h 51m |
| MonterreyMexico | MTY | VivaAerobus | ~2h 55m |
| BogotaColombia | BOG | AeroRepública | ~3h 26m |
| MadridSpain | MAD | Air China, Air Europa | ~10h 9m |
Routings from major airports
| From | Stops | Via | Door to door |
|---|---|---|---|
Dallas-Fort WorthDFW
| 1 stop | TPA | ~3h 48m |
New YorkJFK
| 1 stop | MIA | ~3h 54m |
Los AngelesLAX
| 1 stop | MTY | ~6h 2m |
MiamiMIA
| nonstop | — | ~1h 4m |
ChicagoORD
| 1 stop | TPA | ~3h 58m |
LondonLHR
| 1 stop | MIA | ~10h 46m |
TorontoYYZ
| 1 stop | TPA | ~4h 9m |
Why the world goes
The Caribbean's great capital, nonstop from Miami, Toronto, Madrid, Paris and Mexico City; Old Havana is a World Heritage site and Viñales is a two-hour escape.
What to know
US travelers fly under the 'support for the Cuban people' category and cannot use US cards — bring cash. Casas particulares beat the state hotels in every way.
Quieter alternatives nearby
Background
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region. The population in 2021 was 2,142,939 inhabitants, and its area is 728.26 km2 (281.18 sq mi) for the capital city and 8,475.57 km2 for the metropolitan zone. Its official population however had dropped to 1,749,964 inhabitants by the end of 2024.
Questions
- Is there a nonstop flight to Havana?
- Yes — 9 airports fly nonstop to HAV (José Martí International Airport), including Bogota, Cancun, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami.
- Which airport do you fly into for Havana?
- HAV — José Martí International Airport.
- When is the best time to visit Havana?
- Nov–Apr. US travelers fly under the 'support for the Cuban people' category and cannot use US cards — bring cash. Casas particulares beat the state hotels in every way.
- What does Havana cost per day?
- Roughly $40–150 per person per day on the ground, before flights.
- Is Havana worth visiting?
- The Caribbean's great capital, nonstop from Miami, Toronto, Madrid, Paris and Mexico City; Old Havana is a World Heritage site and Viñales is a two-hour escape.