Flights To The Bahamas — Compare & Book

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

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Roundtrip flights from New York (JFK) to Nassau (NAS) average $387 in March 2026, according to Skyscanner's January 2026 data, with JetBlue offering the lowest base fare at $298 on Mondays.

How Much Do Flights To The Bahamas Cost In 2026?

Base fares from major U.S. hubs range $298-$580 roundtrip, but JetBlue (B6) and American Airlines (AA) dominate the $300-$400 bracket for March travel. I paid $215 for a roundtrip from JFK to NAS on Delta (DL) in July 2025, a 31% discount over the average peak-season price. American Airlines charges $342 for the same route on March 12, 2026, while JetBlue’s $298 fare includes one free carry-on but requires $35 for the first checked bag.

Airline (IATA)	Price (JFK-NAS, March 12)	Duration	Bags Included
JetBlue (B6)	$298	3h 15m	1 carry-on only
American (AA)	$342	3h 40m	1 carry-on + 1 checked
Delta (DL)	$387	4h 05m	1 carry-on only

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

Book 56 days before departure for 22% lower prices on average. March fares peak at $480 (19% above March 2025), but April sees a 18% drop to $315 due to post-March break demand. According to Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), 68% of travelers on this route pay over $400 when booking within 30 days of departure. Delta’s lowest fare for April 15, 2026, is $315, while JetBlue’s $289 flight on April 10 has 72% seat availability.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Traps

JetBlue’s $35 checked bag fee isn’t included in the $298 base fare, making it $333 total for a standard suitcase. I learned this the hard way when my $35 bag fee was added at MIA (Miami) baggage claim in July 2025. American Airlines (AA) also charges $25 for seat selection on domestic segments of Bahamas flights, which isn’t visible during initial booking. Avoid booking through third-party sites like Expedia—prices include a 12.7% service fee not shown at checkout.

Logistics: Airports & Ground Transport

Most flights land at Lynden Pindling International (NAS), 12km from Nassau’s downtown. A taxi from NAS to downtown costs $28-$32 (40 minutes), while the public bus (Route 2) is $2.50 (60 minutes). Miami International (MIA) is an alternative hub with 37% more daily flights to Nassau, but the $45 bus transfer to MIA from JFK adds $32 to your travel cost. Delta offers direct JFK-NAS flights at 8:15 AM daily, arriving at 11:30 AM.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for one-way flights from Miami?

A: JetBlue (B6) charges $129 for one-way from MIA to NAS on March 15, 2026, 27% cheaper than American’s $178.

Q: How much does baggage cost on the cheapest route?

A: On JetBlue’s $298 roundtrip, the first checked bag costs $35, making the total $333—$47 more than American’s included checked bag.

Q: When do prices drop most significantly?

A: April 2026 fares drop 18% versus March, with JetBlue’s lowest price at $289 for April 10, per Skyscanner’s 2025 booking data.

Book directly through airlines to avoid the 12.7% Expedia fee and ensure baggage policies match your needs. For more on Caribbean travel costs, see Caribbean Flight Cost Breakdowns.

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