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✈️ Cheap flights to Venezuela
Compare fares to Venezuela from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Maiquetía Simón Bolívar Intl (CCS). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Venezuela
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCS | Maiquetía Simón Bolívar Intl | Maiquetía | Main |
| PZO | General Manuel Carlos Piar Intl | Guyana City | Main |
| BLA | General José Antonio Anzoategui Intl | Barcelona | Main |
| PMV | Del Caribe Santiago Mariño Intl | Isla Margarita | Main |
| VLN | Arturo Michelena Intl | Valencia | Main |
| BRM | Jacinto Lara Intl | Barquisimeto | Main |
| MAR | La Chinita Intl | Maracaibo | Main |
| CAJ | Canaima | Canaima | Regional |
| SNV | Santa Elena de Uairén | Santa Elena de Uairén | Regional |
| SOM | San Tomé | El Tigre | Regional |
…and 10 more airports.
Most international flights use Simón Bolívar International Airport at Maiquetía near Caracas, though route availability changes frequently. Land borders connect with Colombia and Brazil, but conditions and opening times vary, so check before travelling.
📅 Best time to fly to Venezuela
Best: December to April – the dry season, with sunny weather for beaches, the Andes and Los Llanos wildlife viewing.
Cheaper shoulder season: May to June and November – the edges of the rains; Angel Falls is fuller once the wet season begins.
Avoid: July to October – the heaviest rains in many regions, which can flood the plains and make roads difficult (though waterfalls are at their best).
Weather by month in Caracas
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- 27°Feb☀️
- 28°Mar☀️
- 28°Apr⛅
- 28°May🌧
- 27°Jun🌧
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- 28°Oct🌧
- 27°Nov🌧
- 26°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Venezuela
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Caracas | 7,471 km | 9 h 40 min | |
| New York → Caracas | 3,406 km | 4 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Caracas | 5,817 km | 7 h 40 min | |
| Chicago → Caracas | 4,039 km | 5 h 30 min | |
| Miami → Caracas | 2,193 km | 3 h 20 min | |
| San Francisco → Caracas | 6,262 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → Caracas | 3,874 km | 5 h 20 min | |
| Paris → Caracas | 7,632 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Frankfurt → Caracas | 8,076 km | 10 h 25 min | |
| Dubai → Caracas | 12,610 km | 15 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Caracas | 14,197 km | 17 h 45 min* | |
| Mumbai → Caracas | 14,515 km | 18 h 10 min* | |
| Singapore → Caracas | 18,352 km | 22 h 45 min* | |
| Sydney → Caracas | 15,350 km | 19 h 10 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 Venezuela
- Canaima National Park – A UNESCO site of tepuis, lagoons and Angel Falls, one of South America's great natural wonders.
- Los Roques – A protected coral archipelago with pristine beaches, snorkelling and fishing.
- Mérida – A lively university city that is the gateway to Andean hikes, villages and paragliding.
- Gran Sabana and Roraima – Rolling savannah dotted with waterfalls, leading to the classic multi-day Roraima trek.
- Los Llanos – Venezuela's cowboy country and one of the best places for wildlife safaris in South America.
- Coro – One of the oldest colonial towns in the Americas, with UNESCO-listed architecture near rolling dunes.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
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Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
Flights to Venezuela: questions
What is the main airport in Venezuela?
The main international airport is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar Intl (CCS) in Caracas. Other airports with scheduled flights include Guyana City (PZO), Barcelona (BLA), Isla Margarita (PMV).
How long is the flight from London to Venezuela?
A nonstop flight from London to Caracas covers about 7,471 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 Venezuela?
December to April – the dry season, with sunny weather for beaches, the Andes and Los Llanos wildlife viewing.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Venezuela?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May to June and November – the edges of the rains; Angel Falls is fuller once the wet season begins.
Do I need a visa to fly to Venezuela?
It depends on your passport. See our Venezuela visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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