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✈️ Cheap flights to Cuba
Compare fares to Cuba from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into José Martí Intl (HAV). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Cuba right now
🛬 Airports in Cuba
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAV | José Martí Intl | Havana | Main |
| VRA | Juan Gualberto Gomez Intl | Matanzas | Main |
| SNU | Abel Santamaria Intl | Santa Clara | Main |
| CMW | Ignacio Agramonte Intl | Camaguey | Main |
| HOG | Frank Pais Intl | Holguin | Main |
| SCU | Antonio Maceo Intl | Santiago | Main |
| GER | Rafael Cabrera | Nueva Gerona | Regional |
| CYO | Vilo Acuña Intl | Cayo Largo del Sur | Regional |
| CFG | Jaime Gonzalez | Cienfuegos | Regional |
| TND | Alberto Delgado | Trinidad | Regional |
…and 5 more airports.
Most international flights arrive at Havana's José Martí International Airport (HAV), with others landing at Varadero, Santa Clara, Holguín and Cayo Coco. There are no regular international ferry services.
📅 Best time to fly to Cuba
Best: December–April – the dry season brings warm, sunny days and lower humidity across the island.
Cheaper shoulder season: November and May – fewer crowds and lower prices, with occasional showers.
Avoid: No bad time – but August to October brings the most rain, heat, humidity and the peak of hurricane season.
Weather by month in Havana
- 26°Jan⛅
- 27°Feb⛅
- 28°Mar⛅
- 29°Apr⛅
- 30°May🌧
- 31°Jun🌧
- 32°Jul🌧
- 32°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 29°Oct🌧
- 28°Nov⛅
- 27°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Cuba
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Havana | 7,484 km | 9 h 40 min | |
| New York → Havana | 2,122 km | 3 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Havana | 3,701 km | 5 h 10 min | |
| Chicago → Havana | 2,172 km | 3 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Havana | 378 km | 1 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Havana | 4,129 km | 5 h 40 min | |
| Toronto → Havana | 2,314 km | 3 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Havana | 7,744 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Havana | 8,137 km | 10 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → Havana | 12,980 km | 16 h 20 min | |
| Delhi → Havana | 13,876 km | 17 h 25 min* | |
| Mumbai → Havana | 14,621 km | 18 h 15 min* | |
| Singapore → Havana | 17,220 km | 21 h 25 min* | |
| Sydney → Havana | 14,697 km | 18 h 20 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Cuba
- Havana – A captivating city of colonial squares, Art Deco buildings, music venues and the iconic Malecón.
- Viñales – A lush valley of tobacco fields and limestone hills, perfect for hiking, cycling and caving.
- Trinidad – One of the best-preserved colonial towns in the Caribbean, with nearby beaches and waterfalls.
- Cienfuegos – An elegant bayside city with neoclassical architecture and a grand central park.
- Santiago de Cuba – The heartland of Cuban son and Afro-Cuban culture, rich in revolutionary history.
- Varadero – A long, white-sand peninsula with calm water and many all-inclusive resorts.
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Flights to Cuba: questions
What is the main airport in Cuba?
The main international airport is José Martí Intl (HAV) in Havana. Other airports with scheduled flights include Matanzas (VRA), Santa Clara (SNU), Camaguey (CMW).
How long is the flight from London to Cuba?
A nonstop flight from London to Havana covers about 7,484 km and takes around 9 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Cuba?
December–April – the dry season brings warm, sunny days and lower humidity across the island.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cuba?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: November and May – fewer crowds and lower prices, with occasional showers.
Do I need a visa to fly to Cuba?
It depends on your passport. See our Cuba visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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