Nonstop Flights From Boston To The Caribbean

Boston residents have it good when it comes to seaside leisure, all thanks to its prime coastal setting. The city is home to a myriad of beaches beyond the famous Cape Cod shores, not to mention one of the major ports on the East Coast. But for those yearning for some fun under the sun beyond the New England coastline, the Caribbean is surprisingly just as accessible.

Those looking to escape Beantown can jet to the Caribbean in just a few hours with the increasing roster of nonstop flights. The best part? Some flights are only nearly as long as it would take you to drive from Boston to New York City. Direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to the Caribbean are plentiful; you could practically make the trip on a whim. Whether you're tempted to join the party scene in the Bahamas or enjoy the serene beauty of the Cayman Islands, the choice is yours.

For those ready to ditch Fenway Park for a piece of Caribbean paradise, here's your cheat sheet to jet-setting directly from BOS straight to turquoise waters and sun-drenched beaches. The hardest decision you'll ever have to make is taking your pick from the long list of destinations.

JetBlue shines as the leading airline for non-stop flights from Boston to the Caribbean, boasting an impressive lineup of 15 destinations. From the heart of Boston, you're one flight away to the following airports: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), Cancún International Airport (CUN), Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Cibao International Airport (STI), Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), Sangster International Airport (MBJ), Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), and Providenciales International Airport (PLS).

• Aruba – 4 hours, 50 minutes (BOS-AUA)
• Bahamas – 3 hours, 41 minutes (BOS-NAS)
• Barbados – 5 hours, 3 minutes (BOS-BGI)
• Cancún – 4 hours, 51 minutes (BOS-CUN)
• Costa Rica – 5 hours, 45 minutes (BOS-LIR)
• Cayman Islands – 4 hours, 30 minutes (BOS-GCM)
• Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata) – 3 hours, 49 minutes (BOS-POP)
• Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata) – 3 hours, 57 minutes (BOS-STI)
• Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) – 4 hours, 7 minutes (BOS-PUJ)
• Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) – 4 hours, 5 minutes (BOS-SDQ)
• Grenada – 4 hours, 58 minutes (BOS-GND)
• Jamaica – 4 hours, 31 minutes (BOS-MBJ)
• Saint Lucia – 4 hours, 48 minutes (BOS-UVF)
• Saint Martin – 4 hours, 8 minutes (BOS-SXM)
• Turks and Caicos – 3 hours, 57 minutes (BOS-PLS)

Outside of JetBlue, the options for direct flights from Boston to the Caribbean are, unfortunately, slim pickings — but hey, at least there are alternatives available. Delta and Spirit are the only two local airlines that offer nonstop flights to a handful of Caribbean destinations. Delta connects Boston straight to Aruba, Cancún, and Jamaica, while Spirit Airlines is the sole operator for direct flights from Boston to Puerto Rico, landing at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan. And for those with sights set on the vibrant Panama City? Panama's flag carrier, Copa Airlines, provides a direct route from Boston to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in just a little over six hours.

Delta:

• Aruba – 4 hours, 50 minutes (BOS-AUA)
• Cancún – 4 hours, 41 minutes (BOS-CUN)
• Jamaica – 4 hours, 29 minutes (BOS-MBJ)

Spirit:

• Puerto Rico – 3 hours, 54-57 minutes (BOS-SJU)

Copa Airlines:

• Panama – 6 hours, 5 minutes (BOS-PTY)