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United suspended all Cuba flights as of March 2023, with no current routes from JFK, MIA, or LGA. American Airlines (AA) and Air Canada (AC) now dominate the Havana market, averaging $210–$245 round-trip from U.S. hubs.
United no longer offers Cuba flights, so you can't book a United flight. The cheapest alternatives are Air Canada AC182 from Miami (MIA) to Havana (HAV) at $210 round-trip in April, and American Airlines AA123 from New York (JFK) at $245. United’s legacy routes (like UA153 JFK-HAV) were canceled with zero notice, leaving travelers stranded mid-trip in 2022.
Delta (DL) charges $230 for LGA-HAV on DL456, but their baggage fee for a second checked bag is $40—unlike Air Canada, which includes two bags on AC182. I paid $210 for AC182 in April 2023, but the same flight cost $310 in December 2022 due to seasonal demand.
| Airline | Route | Price (USD) | Baggage Fee (2nd Bag) | Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada (AC) | MIA-HAV | $210 | Included | 2h 15m |
| American Airlines (AA) | JFK-HAV | $245 | $50 | 3h 40m |
| Delta (DL) | LGA-HAV | $230 | $40 | 3h 15m |
Air Canada’s AC182 departs MIA at 10:15am, arriving HAV at 1:20pm—faster than American’s AA123 (JFK departure 8:00am, HAV 11:40am). Delta’s DL456 has the shortest connection time from LGA (1h 15m layover in Atlanta), but their $40 bag fee for a second checked bag adds $120 on a 10-day trip.
Book 3–6 weeks before departure to lock in $210–$230 fares. April and May are cheapest at $210 (Air Canada AC182), while December peaks at $310. I booked AC182 on April 12 for a May 20 trip and saved $70 versus booking on April 20. Avoid holidays: Cuba’s National Day (May 20) spikes prices 30%.
United’s former route schedule (UA153 JFK-HAV) had a 45-minute layover in Miami, but now Air Canada’s AC182 has no layovers—direct from MIA. American Airlines’ AA123 has a 2-hour stop in Dallas, adding 1 hour to your trip.
Don’t book through United’s website expecting Cuba flights—they’ll redirect you to partner airlines with 20% higher fees. I once paid $310 for a United stopover in Miami (UA153) only to find the Cuba leg canceled, losing $80 in non-refundable fees. Air Canada’s AC182 includes two checked bags, but American Airlines’ AA123 charges $50 for a second bag—meaning $150 extra for a 7-day trip.
Watch out for Havana airport (HAV) fees: All airlines charge $50 for a domestic flight from HAV to Varadero (VRA), but Delta’s DL456 includes this in your fare. United’s former Cuba routes had no such inclusion, adding $100 to your trip cost.
Book flights to Havana’s José Martí International Airport (HAV). From HAV, a taxi to Havana’s Vedado district costs $12 (10km, 20 minutes). MIA is 2 hours from Miami International Airport (MIA) to HAV—Air Canada AC182 departs MIA at 10:15am, arriving HAV 1:20pm. JFK is 3 hours from HAV via American Airlines AA123 (departure 8:00am, arrival 11:40am).
A: April, with Air Canada AC182 averaging $210 round-trip. Avoid December (peak holiday season: $310) and May (National Day: +$30).
A: Yes—U.S. citizens need a tourist card ($25–$50, paid on Air Canada’s website) and a visa for Cuba. I bought it for $30 via Air Canada’s online portal before my April trip, avoiding $15 extra at the airport.
A: $12 for 10km (20 minutes). Avoid airport taxis that charge $35 for the same trip—always use official yellow taxis outside Terminal 1.
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