Suppose you are eagerly awaiting a getaway this winter but don’t want to spend your precious time waiting on a connecting flight. In that case, you’re in luck as here is a complete guide to direct flights to winter sailing destinations from Florida, New York, Texas and California as well as Canada.
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From Florida
From Miami: Miami serves as Florida’s main international airport with more than 185 domestic and international routes, and has more than 1,000 daily flights. From Miami, you have a series of different amazing destinations to choose from for your sailing vacation with GlobeSailor.
- Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas: The Bahamas is the first destination that comes to mind when most people first think of a Caribbean getaway. On your, sailing vacation in the Bahamas you can swim with the swimming pigs at Exuma Cays or simply unwind on the gorgeous blue water of the Bahamas. To get to your Bahamas yacht charter you can fly directly from Miami to Marsh Harbour with American Eagle.
- Nassau, The Bahamas: You can fly directly from Miami to the capital of the Bahamas, Nassau with American Airlines and Bahamasair. GlobeSailor has bases in both Nassau and Marsh Harbour so you can fly directly from Miami to your Bahamas yacht charter.
- Charlotte, US Virgin Islands: The Virgin Islands is an amazing destination for your bareboat yacht charter this winter, while you sail around the gorgeous islands stop at Coki Beach regarded as the best beach on the islands because of the immense marine life. Embark on your own US Virgin Islands yacht charter this winter. And you can fly directly to Charlotte from Miami with American Airlines.
- Tortola, British Virgin Islands: Adventure to the British Virgin Islands this winter infamous for the golden sands of it’s islands. You can easily reach your British Virgin Islands yacht charter this winter with a direct flight operated by American Airlines from Miami to Tortola.
- Saint Martin: Saint Martin is known as a hotspot for good nightlife, gorgeous beaches and locally made rum. If this sounds appealing, you can conveniently arrive at your base for your Saint Martin yacht charter with a direct flight from Miami to St. Martin with American Airlines.
- Martinique: The incredibly colourful island of Martinique has several gorgeous waterfalls across the island as well as hiking trails and gorgeous beaches. You can fly directly from Miami to Martinique with American to get your yacht charter Martinique started.
There is a couple of more winter sailing destinations you can get to directly from Miami, Florida all these routes are flown by American Airlines. You can get to Grenada, Guadeloupe, Saint Vincent and Belize directly from Miami.
From Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale serves as the second biggest airport in the South Florida region just behind Miami. However, with over 700 daily flights there is a range of winter sailing destinations right at your doorstep.
- The Bahamas: Just like Miami, Fort Lauderdale has plenty of flights to ‘The Lost Paradise’. You can fly directly to Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas with JetBlue and Bahamasair or you can choose to fly to Marsh Harbour, Bahamas with Silver Airways to get your yacht charter Bahamas started.
- Saint Martin: Saint Martin or Saint Maarten is known for its gorgeous cuisine as it is a combination of European dishes with a Caribbean twist. You can fly to Saint Martin directly from Fort Lauderdale with Spirit Airlines and begin your adventure on a Saint Maarten yacht charter.
- Charlotte, US Virgin Islands: Sail the US Virgin Islands this winter, there is a direct flight between Fort Lauderdale and Charlotte USVI operated by Spirit Airlines. Explore America’s Caribbean paradise this winter on a US Virgin Islands yacht charter.
From the Rest of Florida: There are a couple more routes you can go on from some of Florida’s other airports. Tampa and Orlando can be your gateway to your Caribbean escape this winter.
- The Bahamas: If you are looking for the perfect holiday to relax and unwind embark on a Bahamas yacht charter. There is a direct flight operated by Silver Airways between Marsh Harbour and Orlando or Tampa, you can choose whichever suits you better. You can also fly to Nassau from Tampa with Silver Airways and from Orlando to Nassau with a series of different airlines (Bahamasair, JetBlue, and Southwest Airlines
- Charlotte, US Virgin Islands: If you want to reach ‘America’s Caribbean Paradise’ infamous for being a perfect destination for water sports, you can fly directly from Orlando to Charlotte with Spirit Airlines. Embark on your own US Virgin Islands yacht charter this winter.
From New York
From JFK New York: John F Kennedy Airport in Queens New York is the busiest commercial airport in the United States and has over 90 airlines operating in the airport. There is a huge selection of flights available to bring you away from gloomy cold winter weather and to the gorgeous, sunny Caribbean.
- Saint Vincents and the Grenadines: St Vincent’s is known for its yacht-filled harbours as boaters come from all over the world to sail in the beautiful turquoise waters and reef-lined Bequia Island. If this sounds like heaven to you, make a St Vincent’s yacht charter a priority this winter. A couple different airlines are operating the route from JFK airport to St Vincents including American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines and JetBlue.
- Saint Martin: This sunny paradise is easy to rich from New York with a direct flight from JFK operated by American Airlines, Delta Airlines and JetBlue making your yacht charter Saint Martin easily accessible. There is also a route from Newark Airport to Saint Maarten operated by United Airlines.
- Belize: Belize is a gorgeous Central American destination perfect for your winter vacation on the water, as Belize has plenty of sites full of natural beauty such as St Herman’s Blue Hole National Park which includes hiking trails and has two cave systems which is incredibly unique to see. You can easily access Belize from New York with flights from JFK directly to Belize operated by JetBlue and from Newark to Belize with United Airlines.
Here is the complete list
New York ✈ Bahamas
- JFK to Nassau (JetBlue, Delta Airlines)
- LaGuardia to Nassau (Delta Airlines)
- Newark to Nassau (United Airlines)
(For more information read our blog post about the Bahamas here.)
New York ✈ British Virgin Islands
- JFK to Saint Thomas (Delta Airlines, American Airlines)
- Newark to Saint Thomas (United Airlines)
For more details about sailing in The British Virgin Islands and an itinerary read here
New York ✈ Saint Lucia
- JFK to Saint Lucia (American Airlines, JetBlue)
- Newark to Saint Lucia (United Airlines)
New York ✈ US Virgin Islands
- JFK to Charlotte, US Virgin Islands (American Airlines, Delta Airlines)
- Newark to Charlotte, US Virgin Islands (United Airlines)
New York ✈ Antigua
- Newark to St. John’s Antigua (United Airlines)
- JFK to St. John’s Antigua (American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue)
New York ✈ Grenada
- JFK to Grenada (JetBlue)
From Washington D.C
From Washington D.C: The capital of the United States is served by several different airports including Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan National Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport. That means that you have a fine selection of routes available to you making your winter escape as convenient as can be.
- U.S Virgin Islands: During your yacht charter US Virgin Islands you must go to the Coral World Ocean Park where you can experience swimming with dolphins and hand feed some of the marine life. You can get to the US Virgin Islands by flying from Washington Dulles to Saint Thomas with United Airlines.
- Belize: Are you ready to sail in Belize, dubbed the sailor’s paradise Belize has over 400 islands for you to explore. Explore some of these islands on your catamaran charter Belize and enjoy the calm water and favourable trade winds. You can get fly directly to Belize from Baltimore with Southwest Airlines.
- La Paz, Mexico: Set sail on an incredible adventure in Mexico’s Northwest. This region is famous for its picturesque beaches such as the widely known Playa Balandra. On your yacht charter Mexico you will witness some breathtaking marine life in the Sea of Cortez. In this area, you can expect to see 5 species of turtles. You can fly from Baltimore to San Jose Del Cabo with Southwest Airlines but will need to travel two hours to the base.
And here are some extra options:
Washington D.C ✈ Bahamas
- Washington IAD to Nassau (United Airlines)
- Baltimore to Nassau (Southwest Airlines)
- Washington DCA to Nassau (American Airlines)
Washington D.C ✈ Saint Martin
- Washington IAD to Saint Martin (United Airlines)
From Georgia
From Georgia: The state of Georgia is served by America’s biggest commercial airport, which is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, With this option, you have access to a wide variety of routes, making your travel plans for a winter getaway both flexible and convenient.
- Antigua: Sailing in Antigua offers some of the best experiences in the Caribbean, with over 300 beaches and steady trade winds Antigua is a paradise for both beginner sailors and beginners. On your yacht charter Antigua and Barbuda, you can explore historical landmarks such as Nelson’s Dockyard. You can fly directly from Atlanta airport to Saint Johns, Antigua with Delta Airlines.
- Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia blends natural beauty with adventure, during your yacht charter Saint Lucia you can get to Marigot Bay, one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque harbors is perfect for anchoring and soaking in the tropical surroundings. You can start your adventure by flying from Atlanta to Saint Lucia with Delta Airlines.
And here are some bonus choices for your winter sailing vacation.
Georgia ✈ Bahamas
- Atlanta to Nassau (Delta Airlines)
- Atlanta to Marsh Harbour (Delta Airlines)
Georgia ✈ US Virgin Islands
- Atlanta to St. Croix (Delta Airlines)
- Atlanta to St. Thomas (Delta Airlines)
Georgia ✈ Belize
- Atlanta to Belize (Delta Airlines)
Georgia ✈ Mexico
- Atlanta to San Jose Del Cabo (Delta Airlines)
From Texas
From Texas: The state of Texas is served by a couple of several major airports such as Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Houston’s George Bush International Airport. These are some of America’s largest airports so you have an extensive selection of routes.
- U.S Virgin Islands: During your yacht charter US Virgin Islands you must go to the Coral World Ocean Park to come face to face with the incredible marine life of the Caribbean. You can fly from either Houston or Dallas, you can fly with United Airlines from Houston to Saint Thomas or from Dallas to Saint Thomas with American Airlines.
Texas ✈ Bahamas
- Houston to Nassau (United Airlines)
- Dallas to Nassau (American Airlines)
You can experience The Bahamas in several different ways, you can go on your own yacht charter Bahamas or if you prefer to cruise the Bahamas you can sit back in relax in ultimate tranquility.
Texas ✈ Belize
- Houston to Belize (United Airlines and Southwest Airlines)
- Dallas to Belize (American Airlines)
From California
From California: Fly directly from California to your favorite winter destinations, from a long-haul flight arriving at French Polynesia to a short flight to San Jose Del Cabo. You can choose your departure location between the bustling Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Fransisco International Airport.
- Papeete, French Polynesia: Discover the incredible islands of French Polynesia on your own yacht charter French Polynesia. This is an unforgettable journey where you will sail the delightful turquoise waters of the area. You can fly directly from LAX to Papeete with Air France and Air Tahiti Nui.
California ✈ Belize
- Los Angeles to Belize (United Airlines and Alaska Airlines)
- San Fransisco to Belize (United Airlines)
California ✈ Bahamas
- Los Angeles to Nassau (JetBlue and Alaska Airlines)
California ✈ Mexico
- Los Angeles to La Paz (Alaska Airlines)
Here at GlobeSailor we are committed to making your yacht charter experience seamless from start to finish. If you’re dreaming about the pristine beaches of The Bahamas or the vibrant waters of Belize, we’ve got you covered with direct flights to your destination and a range of boats to choose from. Get in touch with our yacht charter experts today to get your charter holiday started!
