Flights from the UK and Ireland
Flying to Cuba from the UK and Ireland is relatively straightforward, with several options available. Direct flights to Havana, Cuba’s vibrant capital, are offered by major airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow.
For those flying from Ireland, there are no direct flights, but you can easily connect via London or other European hubs such as Madrid or Paris. Aer Lingus and Ryanair provide regular services to these connecting airports.
- A direct flight will take around 10 hours.
- Flights from the UK and Ireland to Cuba typically range from £500 to £800 or €580 to €930.
Flights from the US
Travelling to Cuba from the US has become more accessible in recent years, though there are still some regulations to navigate.
Direct flights are available from several major US cities, including Miami, New York, and Los Angeles, with airlines such as American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest Airlines providing regular services.
If you're looking for alternative routes, you can also fly to Cuba via third countries like Mexico, Canada, or the Bahamas. For instance, you could fly to Mexico City, Cancun, or Toronto and then catch a connecting flight to Havana or other Cuban cities like Varadero or Santiago de Cuba.
- A direct flight from Miami to Havana takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, while a flight from New York may take around 3 to 4 hours.
- You can expect to pay roughly $200 to $600 for a round-trip ticket.
Flights from Canada
Before scheduled flights from the US were established, no country had more flights to Cuba than Canada and the two countries remain
Direct flights to Cuban cities like Havana, Varadero, and Holguín are available from major Canadian airports, including Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Airlines such as Air Canada, WestJet, and Sunwing Airlines frequently service these routes.
- Flight durations range from about 4 hours from Toronto to Havana to nearly 6 hours from Vancouver.
- Return ticket prices can range from CAD 400 to CAD 900 for a round-trip ticket.
Flights from Australia and New Zealand
Flying to Cuba from Australia and New Zealand involves a bit more planning, as there are no direct flights. Travellers typically connect through major international hubs in the Americas or Europe. Common routes include flights from Sydney or Auckland to cities like Los Angeles, Miami, or Mexico City, and then onward to Havana. Airlines such as Qantas, Air New Zealand, and LATAM offer these connecting flights.
- Total travel time often exceeds 20 hours, including layovers.
- Flights from Australia to Cuba typically range from AUD 1,500 to AUD 2,500.
- Flights from New Zealand to Cuba typically range from NZD 1,600 to NZD 2,800.
