Searching for flights to Cuba from Miami is one of the most common searches among Cubans living in the United States. In this article we explain everything you need to know to purchase your tickets quickly and easily.
- Plan your trip in advance
One of the first steps to finding cheap flights, in this case to Cuba from Miami, is to plan ahead. Although there are several flights a day, prices can fluctuate depending on the season.
As you can probably imagine, demand is usually highest during holiday and vacation months, such as Christmas, New Year’s and summer. Try to purchase your ticket at least two or three months in advance.
- Compare prices on different dates
As we have told you in previous articles, using price comparison tools is essential. Platforms such as Google Flights or Skyscanner allow you to view prices for different dates, giving you the option to choose the cheapest day to fly. As a general rule, flights during the week tend to be cheaper than those on weekends.
- Book directly with the airline
Once you’ve seen the different fares and the airline that offers them, purchase directly from that airline’s official website. While online travel agencies offer a variety of prices, booking directly with the airline has several advantages, and will save you money.
Let’s take the case of American Airlines as an example.
Steps to get a ticket to Cuba from Miami with AA:
Accede a https://www.aa.com/
Fill in the following required data:
- If the flight is one way or round trip
- Airport of origin and airport of destination
- Number of passengers
- Departure date
- Return date
Press search for flights.
Choose the outcome that suits your interests.
Check if luggage is included in the ticket:
- Main (1 free bag, choose seat, allows changes)
- Main Plus (2 free bags, choose seat, changes allowed, early boarding)
Enter passenger details, contact information and payment information.
Buy the ticket.
- Learn about travel requirements for Cuba
Remember that to travel to Cuba from Miami you must fill out a mandatory documentat least three days before the flight, which you will have to present upon arrival on the island.
At the moment, you can bring medicines, toiletries and food into Cuba without paying customs duties. You can also bring 25 kg of personal effects and 5 kg of miscellaneous items into Cuba without paying customs duties.
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