10 Caribbean Islands You Can Fly To For Less

City dwellers eager to leave behind the stresses and worries of their day-to-day lives can't do much better than a trip to the Caribbean, where all-inclusive resorts, quaint colonial towns, beautiful beaches and constant sunshine delight over 10 million American visitors every year.
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City dwellers eager to leave behind the stresses and worries of their day-to-day lives can't do much better than a trip to the Caribbean, where all-inclusive resorts, quaint colonial towns, beautiful beaches and constant sunshine delight over 10 million American visitors every year. Those fancy resorts and hotels can come at a steep price, though, so why not try to save as much as possible on airfare to compensate?

Check out this roundup of the 10 cheapest airports to fly to in the Caribbean and you're sure to bag some great bargains on your next flights. The list has been put together by analyzing millions of pieces of flight data to find the very cheapest average round trips, covering a nice variety of destinations all across the Caribbean.

10. Santiago Airport, Dominican Republic

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Cibao International Airport, also known as simply Santiago Airport, is a popular gateway to the Caribbean-Spanish charm and sunny beaches of the Dominican Republic, serving mainly the United States, Cuba, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Puerto Rico and Panama. Flights from the US come at an average price of $451 round trip, and the best choice is often with low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways, who operate up to seven daily flights from New York's JFK Airport as well as daily flights from Newark and Boston.

9. Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica

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Jamaica's busiest airport serves the city of Kingston and is a hub for Air Jamaica and Caribbean Airlines, handling over 130 international flights each week. American cities served include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, New York and Atlanta, with average round trips costing just $424. Kingston is a great choice for visitors who want to experience not only the country's beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts but also the authentic Jamaican culture and cuisine found on the city's busy streets.

8. Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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One of the largest and busiest airports in the Caribbean, Sangster International Airport can accommodate nine million passengers per year and serves as general gateway to the Caribbean, as it's not only the most popular airport for tourists visiting the north coast of Jamaica but also a hub for many regional airlines. The average flight price from the US is also $424, rivaling that of Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport. But Sangster serves a much greater range of American cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Baltimore, Boston and Philadelphia.

7. Cyril E. King Airport, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands

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If you're headed to the United States Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands, you'll most likely be stopping by Cyril E. King Airport, located just west of Charlotte Amalie on the island of St. Thomas. Fort Lauderdale, Miami and New York residents can enjoy service to this popular destination year-round, while flights from Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Houston-Intercontinental and Philadelphia are only available seasonally. With average round trips costing just $420, this small, idyllic island is definitely worth a visit!

6. Piarco International Airport, Trinidad & Tobago

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Piarco is the seventh busiest airport in the Caribbean in terms of passengers served, but comes in at the sixth-cheapest with a $409 average on round trips from the United States. Its two terminals handle traffic from 12 airlines, including American Airlines, who serve Miami; United Airlines, who serve New York and Houston; and Caribbean Airlines, who serve New York, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale. Budget-wary travelers living in New York and Fort Lauderdale can also enjoy some great deals from low-cost carrier JetBlue.

5. Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas

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Lynden Pindling International Airport makes it possible to enjoy the friendly local culture, beautiful pastel buildings, sun-kissed beaches and fun pirate-themed attractions of the Bahamas for just $398 round trip on average. It's a hub for Bahamasair in addition to the 25 other airlines who also operate there, providing eager travelers in Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Washington, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Philadelphia, and all over Florida with a lot of options for affordable flights to Nassau.

4. L.F. Wade International Airport, Bermuda

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So it's not the Caribbean (Bermuda is actually in the North Atlantic) but it's so cheap, we couldn't not include it. L.F. Wade International, located northeast of capital city of Hamilton, is the only airport serving Bermuda, providing services from Canada, the UK, and the United States that total nearly 300 arrivals and departures weekly during the peak summer season. Industry giants American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United, and US Airways all operate there, providing flights from Miami, New York, Boston and Atlanta, as well as Philadelphia, Charlotte and Washington's Reagan National during summer months. Round trips are just $390 on average, making Bermuda's colonial towns and pristine beaches all the more appealing.

3. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport sits comfortably at the top of the list out of all the airports in the Caribbean when it comes to yearly passengers, with a total of 4 million people crossing its gates every year. It serves as a hub for Cape Air, Air Sunshine, Seaborne Airlines and as a focus city for JetBlue Airways, who's actually the largest carrier in San Juan with about 50 daily flights. And JetBlue's low-cost offering no doubt serve to lower the price of flights to this airport -- an impressive $364 for the average round trip.

2. Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

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This joint civil-military airport may not be one of the busiest in the Caribbean, with about 400,000 passengers per year, but it provides residents of New York and Florida with easy and affordable access to Puerto Rico from JFK, Newark, Orlando International, and Fort Lauderdale at just $356 round trip on average! Once there, you'll be free to explore some amazing beaches, the El Yunque Rainforest, large cave systems, and of course the capital of San Juan, which boasts one of the biggest natural harbors in the region.

1. Toussaint Louverture International Airport, Haiti

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Although Haiti may not be a popular tourist destination these days due to recent political tensions and ongoing illness outbreaks, it has plenty to offer to open-minded visitors willing to explore. Round trips from the US to Toussaint Louverture International Airport sit comfortably on top of this list with an average price tag of $312, and the airport services Miami, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale and New York, with a new seasonal route to Boston scheduled to begin in June of this year.

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No. 1 Jade Mountain, St. Lucia
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Forget breaking the fourth wall: this feted resort near the west coast town of Soufrière does away with it altogether. Each of the 29 suites features an infinity pool or Jacuzzi, soaring ceilings, and a breezy openness courtesy of that missing wall, which affords uninterrupted views of St. Lucia’s biggest claim to fame—the twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons, rising with surreal splendor from an azure sea. The resort’s organic design (raw stone, rich wood, and swooping, curvy rooflines) feels in perfect harmony with the glorious surroundings, and its position at the island’s very highest point truly sets it above the pack.

Photo: Jade Mountain, an Anse Chastanet Resort
No. 2 Cap Maison, St. Lucia
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This hacienda-style hideaway on St. Lucia’s northern coast is located on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. A former sugar plantation, the property now appears like a small village, with luxurious villas set around a leafy courtyard and pool, and a restaurant, the Cliff at Cap, where you can dine on Med-meets–Pan Asian–meets-Caribbean dishes like rock crab ravioli with coconut and lemongrass. We’re also fond of the Champagne Zip Line, a pioneering concept that delivers drinks via a zipline to couples or small groups who book the Rock Maison, a private dock built on a shoal right at the water’s edge.

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No. 3 Couples Sans Souci, St. Mary, Jamaica
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With 150 rooms, Couples Sans Souci is the smallest and most intimate of the popular all-inclusive resort chain’s properties, with a killer cliff-top setting in Ocho Rios. You’ll never have to jostle for space thanks to three restaurants, six bars, and three swimming pools, plus a host of included perks like unlimited golf at nearby Sandals Upton and excursions to Dunn’s River Falls and other local landmarks. For an extra fee, bliss out at the award-winning spa, where therapists soothe away troubles with bamboo fusion and hot stone massages.

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No. 4 Reefs Resort & Club, Bermuda
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Bermuda is less than a three-hour flight from most major East Coast cities, making it an easy long-weekend escape. And while not actually located in the Caribbean, the British-influenced island has its own strain of laid-back tropical charm—plus those famous pink-sand beaches and limestone cliffs. Get your bearings at The Reefs, which has a sublimely dramatic setting overlooking the island’s south shore. The 62-room resort also provides sand-between-the-toes dining at beachside restaurant Coconuts and a spa for results-driven facials and soothing couple’s massages.

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No. 5 Couples Tower Isle, St. Mary, Jamaica
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The original romantic adults-only all-inclusive resort continues to woo travelers decades after launching the concept in 1978. Indeed, the 218-room Couples Tower Isle has plenty to recommend it, including a private white-sand beach, multiple bars, restaurants, pools and Jacuzzis, and complimentary activities like scuba diving and glass-bottom-boat tours. The regular Monday Night Beach Party Barbeque and the mixologist’s preference for rum punches are just two examples of the resort’s emphasis on local flavor.

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No. 6 Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis
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The West Indies island of Nevis may be diminutive but its luxury offerings are outsize. Case in point: this storied resort, one of the only historic plantations in the Caribbean right on the beach. The vibe is a skillful blend of old world and new: guest cottages sport wicker furnishings, sunny color schemes, and locally inspired artworks, while the open-air restaurant and beach bar Sea Breeze and the full-service spa—with its oxygen facials and hot stone therapy—encourage guests to unwind and unplug.

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No. 7 Ladera Resort, St. Lucia
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Much like Jade Mountain, this Soufrière hot spot has an irresistible trump card: a setting overlooking the rainforest, ocean, and Pitons, with three-walled suites to frame those views while catching the breeze from your private plunge pool. The 32 rooms are tiered along the hillsides to create total privacy, making Ladera a big hit with honeymooners. Even the spa and restaurant are positioned to help guests drink in those perfect vistas. The spa provides alfresco massages on Paradise Ridge, while the well-regarded Dasheene restaurant is open-air and faces the ocean.

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