International Flights to Belize
Air travel and flights are essential for international tourism as it provides vital links for the global tourism industry. It is estimated that over half (58%) of all international tourists travel by air, this number is even more so in Belize where in 2022 over 81% of tourism came through international flights/travel. The tourism industry in Belize depends on sustainable growth and an increase in air travel.
This is shown by the number of new airlines with routes to Belize and the increased number of direct international routes. Tourism is essential to sustainable economic development in Caribbean destinations like Belize. The steady increase and inflow of tourists have a direct correlation to economic growth and appreciation of Belize real estate.
In 2023 it is even easier to travel to Belize with more international direct flights flying to Belize and the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) than ever before. This is a sign of the growth in Belize tourism and the continued upward trajectory. Below you can see all of the direct flights to Belize as of the start of 2023 and the corresponding airline;
Most of the direct flights are from major US travel hubs including; Houston (IAH), Denver, Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami (MIA). Belize also has international flights to popular Central American Destinations like Panama City, Cancun, Honduras, and Guatemala City. You can see more information on the travel days below;
United States Direct Flights to Belize
Direct non-stop flights to Belize are available with United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Direct non-stop seasonal (Nov to Apr) flights to Belize are available with Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines direct flights were announced in November 2021 and started in 2022 with direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) & Seattle (SEA).
Seattle, Washington (SEA): Direct Flights Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Los Angeles, California (LAX): Direct Flights Friday & Saturday.
American Airlines
Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT): Direct Flights Every Saturday.
Dallas, Texas (DFW): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from Dallas Fort Worth. Multiple flights daily.
Miami, Florida (MIA): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Los Angeles, California (LAX): Direct Flights Every Saturday.
Delta Airlines
Atlanta, Georgia (ATL): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MSP): Direct Flights are Seasonal on Saturday.
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines announced direct flights to Belize starting in 2022. They have 2 planned direct routes from Denver & Orlando.
Orlando, Florida (MCO)
Denver, Colorado (DEN)
Southwest Airlines
Denver, Colorado (DEN): Direct Flights Every Saturday & Sunday.
Houston, Hobby, Texas (HOU): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Sun Country Airlines
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MSP): Direct Flights on Saturday (seasonal).
United Airlines
Chicago, Illinois (ORD): Direct Flights on Saturday.
Denver, Colorado (DEN): Direct Flights Every Saturday & Sunday.
Houston, Texas (IAH): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Multiple flights daily.
Newark, New Jersey (EWR): Direct Flights on Saturday & Sunday.
Los Angeles, California (LAX): Direct Flights on Saturday.
Canadian Direct Flights to Belize
The direct Canadian flights from WestJet & Air Canada stopped for the duration of the COVID pandemic. Now the direct flights from Toronto & Calgary are back.
WestJet
Calgary, Alberta (YYC): Direct Flights on Friday (seasonal)
Toronto, Ontario (YYZ): Direct Flights on Wednesday & Saturday
Air Canada
Toronto, Ontario (YYZ): Direct Flights on Sunday (seasonal)
Latin America & Central America Direct Flights
COPA Airlines
Panama
Panama City (PTY): Direct Flights Every Friday
TAG Airlines
Guatemala City (GUA): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Tropic Air
El Salvador
San Salvador Intl (SAL): Direct Flights on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
Guatemala
Guatemala City (GUA): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Honduras
Roatan (RTB): Direct Flights on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
San Pedro Sula (SAP): Direct Flights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Mexico
Cancun (CUN): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Why is Airline Data Important?
One of the best indicators for what will happen to tourism in a specific market is airline stats. The primary reason is that airlines provide some of the most accurate data for how many new visitors will be coming into a market. Airlines also plan their new or additional routes around patterns and searches, this indicates more people are inquiring about Belize.
Increase in Flights = Increase in Incoming Passangers = Increase in Demand for Rentals
Increase in Flights = Increase in Tourism = Appreciation of Real Estate Values
There is a direct correlation between real estate appreciation and tourism growth within tourism markets. The greater the demand, with a limited supply, equates to an increase in value. This, in turn, leads to higher Belize real estate value!
Direct Flights & Belize Economy
The Caribbean region (including Ambergris Caye, Belize) is heavily reliant on tourism for its economic health and the growth of the country. In many Caribbean markets such as Cuba, Guyana, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic, more than 90 percent of tourists arrive by air. Luckily, Belize has both the mainland and the islands, with roughly 81% of our 2022 inbound tourism arriving by air travel.
Traveling to Ambergris Caye
The only international airport in Belize is in Belize City, which is BZE (Philip Goldson
Visitors can also take the Water Taxi/Ferry which departs from Belize City Ferry Terminal. The Ferry is a longer trip but also very easy.
The RE/MAX Belize team looks forward to welcoming you to Belize! Contact us for more information on Ambergris Caye Real Estate & Belize Real Estate!
