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. 

Alaska Airlines

 

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.  

American Airlines

 

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.

Delta Airlines

 

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)

Frontier Airlines

 

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).  

Southwest Airlines

 

Sun Country Airlines

Minneapolis, Minnesota (MSP): Direct Flights on Saturday (seasonal). 

Sun Country Airlines

 

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.  

United Airlines

 

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

WestJet

 

Air Canada

Toronto, Ontario (YYZ): Direct Flights on Sunday (seasonal)

Air Canada

 

Latin America & Central America Direct Flights

 

COPA Airlines

 
Panama

Panama City (PTY): Direct Flights Every Friday

COPA Airlines

 

TAG Airlines

Guatemala City (GUA): Daily Direct Flights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).  

TAG Airlines

 

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).  

Tropic Air

 

Direct Flights December 2023

New York City JFK to Belize Nonstop Direct Flight Announcement

 

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 International Airport). The airport handles all the international air travel to and from Belize. If you are planning a trip to Belize and looking to visit San Pedro Town & Ambergris Caye (the #1 destination in Belize), it is very easy. There are domestic puddle jumper flights from Tropic Air & Maya Island Air. The flights run every 30 minutes from Belize City to the island and are a short 10 to 15-minute flight over the reef and beautiful Caye’s. 

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!

 

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