Belize an award-winning Destination
Belize, a winner of multiple awards in the ‘2024 World Travel Awards’, such as “Mexico and Central America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination” and “Mexico and Central America’s Leading Dive Destination,” is calling on all intrepid travelers to engage in her exhilarating Latin-Caribbean lifestyle.
Travel off the beaten track with a vacation in one of the Caribbean’s dreamy top destinations, drawing beach-combing wanderers and daring adventurers alike. Belize’s attributes go beyond its natural beauty; its welcoming party of colorful and diverse Belizeans await, adding a signature Belize element that can’t be beat!
Who’s flying to Belize, and from where?
Pack your bags! We’ve got you the best options for flights below:
From the United States to Belize
Alaska Airlines—Seattle and Los Angeles. Alaska flies direct from Seattle to Belize City once per week. The flight is approximately 6 hours and 24 minutes and covers 2837 miles.
American Airlines – Miami, Charlotte, and Dallas. American Airlines flies nonstop to Belize from Miami and Dallas.
Delta Airlines—Atlanta & Minneapolis. Delta Airlines flies directly to Belize from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This is currently the airline’s only direct route.
Jet Blue – New York (JFK.) JetBlue offers direct flights to Belize from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE.) They fly three times a week on Mondays. Wednesdays and Saturdays, departing at 9:10 am and arriving in Belize at 12:46 pm. The return flight #2784 leaves Belize at 1:55 pm and reaches JFK at 6:56 pm. This route is serviced by JetBlue’s Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring amenities such as spacious seating, free broadband Fly-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks, and seatback entertainment.
Southwest Airlines—Houston (HOU), Denver, and Baltimore/Washington. Specifically, the flights are as follows: from Houston (HOU), multiple flights per week, with direct services available; from Baltimore/Washington, nonstop flights are available only on Saturdays; and from Denver, there is a direct flight once per day on Saturdays only.
United Airlines – Houston (IAH), Chicago, Denver, Newark, and San Francisco. United Airlines offers several direct flights to Belize from various hubs:
San Francisco (SFO) to Belize City (BZE): This new route starts on December 21, 2024. The schedule includes:
From December 21, 2024, to January 6, 2025, and from March 6, 2025, to March 30, 2025:
Depart SFO: 12:30 am, Arrive BZE: 7:54 am (6:54 am during daylight savings)
Depart BZE: 10:15 am (9:15 am during daylight savings), Arrive SFO: 2:24 pm
Operates Saturdays only From March 31, 2025, to April 20, 2025, and from May 22, 2025, to August 17, 2025:
Depart SFO: 1:10 pm, Arrive BZE: 7:43 pm
Depart BZE: 9:30 am, Arrive SFO: 2:24 pm
Operates SFO to BZE on Saturdays and BZE to SFO on Sundays
Houston (IAH) to Belize City (BZE): United operates multiple daily flights on this route annually.
New York/Newark (EWR) to Belize City (BZE): United offers seasonal flights from this hub.
Denver (DEN) to Belize City (BZE): This route also sees seasonal service.
Chicago (ORD) to Belize City (BZE): Another seasonal route offered by United
Sun Country Airlines – offers direct flights to Belize from Minneapolis. This seasonal flight typically resumes during the winter season, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to escape the cold and enjoy Belize’s tropical climate.
Frontier Airlines—Denver & Orlando. Frontier offers direct flights to Belize from two cities. Denver flights are typically operated once a week on Saturdays, and flights from Orlando, Florida, also follow this schedule.
Flights from Canada to Belize
Air Canada—Toronto – Air Canada operates twice-weekly direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). The average flight time is around 4 hours and 50 minutes.
WestJet—Calgary & Toronto. WestJet offers direct flights from Toronto to Belize City twice a week. Additionally, WestJet provides direct flights from Calgary (YYC) to Belize City once a week, with a flight time of approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes.
From Mexico & Latin America
COPA – Panama City
TAG – Guatemala City
What to do In Belize: All Year-round Itinerary
Getting to Belize has gotten easier. The Belize Tourism Board has secured flights landing in Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport all year round. No need to worry if you’re planning to visit in January with your family to celebrate New Year’s. We recommend visiting Maya archeological temples such as Xunantunich, Caracol, and Cahal Pech.
If you’re visiting in February, the month of love we recommend booking a Mayan Chocolate-Making Class in San Ignacio with Ajaw Chocolate. March, April, and May call for all things water activities. Explore Caves Branch and Barton Creek, or head to the beach. June, July, and August will welcome you to bond with the Belizean community. The country partners with international organizations for summer projects such as painting schools, restoring libraries, and even holding Summer Camps.
The last four months of the year, September, October, November, and December, are filled with seasonal celebrations. Belize observes its Independence Day in September, which means red, white, and blue adorn the streets of its six districts; October is reserved for tradition. The Maya Mestizo community observes Los Finados, where they fondly remember loved ones by preparing elaborate altars. November sheds its days with the rhythm of the Garifuna drums while December flies by with merry and cheer.
So, trust us when we say that Belize has much to offer all year round; we mean it!
Where to stay: The Lodge at Chaa Creek
With flexible flights and diverse itineraries, there is no reason why you shouldn’t book a Better Belize it vacations and stay at one of the country’s top eco-resorts, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, located in the Cayo district.
The award winning, globally recognized resort welcomed its first guests in 1981 and has since been known for its exceptional guest service provided by its all-Belizean staff, premium tours, and accommodations. Contact us at [email protected]!