Getting to Belize: Flights, Airlines & Routes
Last updated: October 2026
All international flights land at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), about 10 miles from Belize City in Ladyville. From the US, most nonstop flights take 2 to 4 hours. From there, short domestic flights and water taxis reach the islands and the south.
It doesn’t matter if you’re arriving for a relaxing island escape, an inland adventure, or a multi-destination vacation, this guide will help you understand the best ways to reach Belize and continue your journey once you arrive.
Airlines and nonstop routes to Belize
| Airline | Nonstop from | When |
|---|---|---|
| United | Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR); San Francisco (SFO) in winter | Year-round; SFO from Dec 19 |
| American Airlines | Miami (MIA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT) | Year-round; CLT from Nov 7 |
| Southwest | Houston Hobby (HOU), Denver (DEN), Baltimore (BWI) | HOU year-round; DEN and BWI from Nov 21 |
| Delta | Atlanta (ATL); Minneapolis (MSP) in winter | ATL year-round; MSP Dec 19 to Apr 10 |
| Alaska Airlines | Seattle (SEA) | Nov 8 to Apr 11 |
| Sun Country | Minneapolis (MSP) | Dec 19 to Apr 10 |
| BermudAir | Boston (BOS), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Orlando Sanford (SFB), Tampa Bay/St. Pete (PIE) | New from Dec 2026 |
| Air Canada | Toronto (YYZ); Montreal (YUL) in winter | YYZ from Nov 20; YUL Dec 7 to Apr 5 |
| WestJet | Calgary (YYC), Winnipeg (YWG) | Winter season; YWG Dec 14 to Apr 19 |
| Copa Airlines | Panama City (PTY) | Year-round |
| TAG | Guatemala City (GUA) | Year-round |
| Tropic Air | Cancun (CUN), Roatan (RTB), San Pedro Sula (SAP) | Year-round |
No nonstop from your city? Connect through Houston, Miami, Dallas or Atlanta, which have the most flights each week. Please note that flight schedules can change from time to time.
Getting from the airport to the islands and beyond
- By domestic flight: Tropic Air and Maya Island Air fly from BZE to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Caye Caulker, Dangriga and Placencia. San Pedro is about 15 to 20 minutes away, with flights many times a day.
- By water taxi: Boats to Caye Caulker and San Pedro leave from Belize City, not the airport, so allow time for a taxi into town.
- By road: Rental cars, shuttles and buses reach Cayo, Hopkins and Placencia. Read our guide to renting a car in Belize and bus transportation.
Arriving by land or sea
- From Mexico: Cross at Santa Elena near Chetumal, or take the ferry from Chetumal to San Pedro and Caye Caulker. See traveling from Mexico to Belize by ferry.
- From Guatemala: The main crossing is at Benque Viejo del Carmen, near San Ignacio. It’s the usual route for a day trip to Tikal.
- By cruise ship: Ships anchor off Belize City and tender passengers ashore, or dock at Harvest Caye in the south. See activities for cruise visitors.
Tips for booking
- The busiest and most expensive season runs mid-December to April. Fall usually has the best fares.
- Arrive at BZE about three hours before an international departure.
- The air departure tax is usually included in your ticket. Check your fare breakdown.
- Before you fly, read our Belize entry requirements.
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Looking for an old flight announcement? Over the years we covered new routes, schedule changes and fare sales as they happened. Those announcements are now out of date, so we’ve folded them into this page and keep the table above current instead.
quick facts on belize's international airports
The Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) is Belize’s only international airport, with a total of 7 departure gates with international and domestic terminals. The PGIA is roughly the size of a regional airport in the U.S.A.
On arrival, travelers deplane via stairway directly onto the tarmac before being guided into the PGIA. Inside, travelers move quickly into immigration and customs before awaiting luggage at only two baggage carousels.
Note that you are NOT landing in Belize City, which means you will need ground transportation to get to Belize City. Domestic flights are available at the Belize International Airport for transfers to major tourism destinations. Domestic flights are also available at the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA) in Belize City.
Domestic Airports & Airfields in Belize
Once in Belize, there are numerous daily flights operated by the country’s two airlines, Maya Island Air and Tropic Air. Domestic airports and airfields in Belize include:
- Sir Barry Bowen (Belize City Municipal Airport) – Belize City – (TZA)
- Belmopan – (BCV)
- Caye Caulker – (CUK)
- Caye Chapel – (CYC)
- Corozal Town – (CZH)
- Dangriga – (DGA)
- Maya Flats – serving San Ignacio and Benque Viejo – (MYF)
- Orange Walk – (ORZ)
- Placencia – (PLJ)
- Punta Gorda – (PND)
- San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) – (SPR)
