Cheap flights to Caribbean from R14 549

If this is a beach-bum holiday on some idyllic beach with cocktails, then the only travelling you’ll be doing is between the hammock in your bungalow and the beach chair. If you’re more adventurous, you might want to look into boat cruises around the Caribbean Sea. For island hopping through the West Indies, you’ll need to fly, so get ready to book flights to the Caribbean.

Aruba, Sint Marten and the many other parts of the West Indies make for perfect beach getaways, while Cuba has long been a sought-after destination for Saffers because it stretches the Rand. When you compare flights to the Caribbean, keep this island in mind. From old cars straight out of the 50s to cobbled streets lined with bars and bistros, UNESCO world heritage site listed Old Havana, and sun-drenched beaches, South Africans love this part of the world.

With no direct flights to the Caribbean from South Africa, you can expect at least one stopover, possibly in Europe or the Middle East. As you search for Caribbean flight deals, consider Sint Maarten, the Bahamas or Aruba as destinations. From Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on the island of Sint Maarten, you could look at Caribbean flight deals on KLM via Amsterdam, with a flight time of around 23h 30min. From Cape Town International (CPT) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) on the island of Aruba, you could look at cheap flights to the Caribbean on British Airways and United via Johannesburg and New York with a flight time of about 28h. To book flights to the Caribbean from Durban’s King Shaka International (DUR) to Jose Marti International Airport in Havana (HAV), compare flights to the Caribbean on British Airways and Air France via Johannesburg and Paris, for a flight time of around 27h.

Aruba and Sint Marten are part of the Netherlands, so as a Saffer, you will need a Schengen visa. This is quite a lengthy process with several documents (including proof of income, return air ticket, confirmation of accommodation, and medical insurance for the duration of your stay). Your valid South African passport will need to have enough pages available to hold the visa and more than six months from expiring when you return. Looking for Caribbean flight deals and cost-effective Caribbean airfare is the easy part.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Caribbean on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Caribbean.

St. George's Point Saline Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Caribbean. One-way flights to St. George's Point Saline Intl Airport typically cost R2 285, while return flights cost around R3 494.

For those looking to save time traveling to Caribbean, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 39 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. San Juan Airport Hotel is the closest property to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (0,0 km away from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport).