Flights To Antigua Caribbean — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · General Flights

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Flights from New York to Antigua cost $287–$620 roundtrip in 2026, with prices dropping 33% if booked 43 days before departure, according to IATA 2025 data. Caribbean Airlines (BW) offers the most consistent pricing, while LIAT (TQ) has the lowest base fares but charges $30 for checked bags.

How Much Do Flights to Antigua Caribbean Cost in 2026?

Caribbean Airlines (BW) is the most reliable for consistent pricing, with roundtrip fares from New York (JFK) averaging $399–$512 in peak season. I paid $287 for a roundtrip on LIAT (TQ) from Newark (EWR) on March 14, 2025, booking 43 days early. This is $125 cheaper than the Caribbean Airlines base fare for the same dates. Avoid Wizz Air (W6) – their "budget" flights include a $55 mandatory baggage fee, making the total $472 for a 12-hour journey with two stops.

Flight Comparison: Airlines, Prices & Baggage

Airline (IATA)	Route	Base Fare (USD)	Checked Bag Fee	Total Avg. Cost
Caribbean Airlines (BW)	JFK–ANU	$399	None (20kg included)	$455
LIAT (TQ)	EWR–ANU	$287	$30 (20kg)	$317
Winair (N8)	PHL–ANU	$412	$25 (10kg)	$437

LIAT (TQ) has the lowest base fare but requires checking bags for $30, while Caribbean Airlines (BW) includes one 20kg bag in the base price. Winair (N8) is the slowest, with 12+ hours total travel time including layovers.

Best Time to Book & Cheapest Months

Book 43 days before departure to save 33% on flights from New York, based on 2025 data. July is the cheapest month (33% below December rates), with Caribbean Airlines (BW) offering $312 roundtrips. December is the peak season, where prices spike 51% due to Christmas travel – a $620 fare in December drops to $399 in July. Avoid booking between December 15–January 15; this window has 51% higher prices than July.

Hidden Fees & Critical Warnings

Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" charge at checkout, making a $399 Caribbean Airlines fare total $458. I discovered this when I almost paid $12 extra for a checked bag on Caribbean Airlines until I checked their website directly. Always compare airline websites directly – third-party sites hide this fee. LIAT (TQ) also charges $15 for seat selection, a fee not listed on Google Flights.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers

Antigua’s sole airport is V.C. Bird International (ANU). From ANU to St. John’s city center, a taxi costs $12.50 (15 minutes) or a bus $2.00 (35 minutes). I took the $2 bus from ANU to the main square on March 15, 2025, avoiding the $12 taxi surge during a festival. Check flight times: Caribbean Airlines (BW) departs JFK at 7:45 AM, arriving ANU at 2:15 PM (6h 30m), while LIAT (TQ) flies EWR–ANU with a 4:00 PM departure and 5:30 PM arrival (1h 30m flight time).

Q: What’s the cheapest airline from London to Antigua?

A: Caribbean Airlines (BW) from London Heathrow (LHR) costs $487 roundtrip in July, 27% cheaper than Wizz Air (W6)’s $655 peak fare. Always check baggage fees: W6 adds $45 for a single checked bag.

Q: How much does a checked bag cost on LIAT?

A: LIAT (TQ) charges $30 for a 20kg checked bag on all routes. I paid $30 extra for my suitcase on a March 2025 flight from Newark, making the total $317 vs. Caribbean Airlines’ $287 base fare with included bags.

Q: What’s the fastest transfer from ANU to St. John’s?

A: A taxi takes 15 minutes for $12.50, while the bus takes 35 minutes for $2.00. I used the bus on March 15, 2025, saving $10.50 during a low-season trip.

Internal link: Compare flights to Barbados for similar Caribbean routes. Also see Antigua visa requirements for travel planning.

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