Amazing Deal Alert: East Coast to Cuba from $262 Round-Trip
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. You may not be able to purchase flights to Cuba via an online travel agency, however, so in this case we recommend heading to the airline's site to complete your purchase.
Today we're excited to announce TPG's first-ever deal alert to Cuba! If you've been wanting to explore this intriguing island nation, now is the time to book your trip. Last week American Airlines started selling tickets to Cuba on several routes starting this September. The prices all started around the $600 mark, but as of today, American Airlines is issuing discounted fares on many flights to Cuba from several US cities starting at just $262 round-trip from New York (LGA). Better yet, these sales are even valid on inaugural flights to several cities including Cienfuegos on September 7. TPG Senior Editor Kaeli Conforti recently traveled to Cuba and had a wonderful time. US citizens should keep in mind that as of right now, your reason for traveling to Cuba must fall under one of 12 approved categories outlined by the US State Department.
Airlines: American Airlines
Route(s): US cities to Cuba
Cost: $262+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September 2016 - December 2016
Booking Link: American Airlines
Pay With: Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (LGA) to Cienfuegos (CFG) for $262 round-trip on American Airlines:
Boston (BOS) to Cienfuegos (CFG) for $262 round-trip on American Airlines:
Boston (BOS) to Holguín (HOG) for $262 round-trip on American Airlines:
New York (LGA) to Holguín (HOG) for $262 round-trip on American Airlines:
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