Deal alert: Fly to Turks and Caicos as soon as this week for less than $300, round trip
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Who says it’s too late to book summer travel? Every once in a while, even amid peak demand, you can find a great fare for a last-minute flight, and that’s certainly what we have here.
These discounted flights will bring you to a place that boasts one of the best beaches out there. We’re talking about a trip as soon as this week … in fact, if you could be ready tomorrow, you could leave tomorrow.
Round-trip flights from several U.S. cities to Turks and Caicos are less than $300. From New York City and a few other places, you can book a ticket that leaves just days from now and get this fare. A trip later this month or later this summer works, too — just book it quickly.
If you waited to book summer travel only to find you got priced out of the destinations you were hoping for, this could be a great opportunity to get your summer travel slate back on track. That is assuming, of course, that you can find affordable lodging on the islands.
When it comes to ease of travel, I can tell you getting on the islands was very easy when I visited just last month. There’s no entry test, and COVID-19 restrictions are at a minimum. Now, it’s also far easier to get home, with the U.S. testing mandate for international travelers a thing of the past.
With white sand beaches and ocean water that often appears bluer than the pool water (and trust me, the pools are nice), Turks and Caicos is without a doubt one of my favorite places to visit in the Caribbean.
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Along with New York, I found Pittsburgh as the other city with 'ASAP’ availability for less than $300 round trip. There are also a number of cities with round-trip flights at that price point during the late summer months, the fall and beyond. In other words, there are a lot of great deals to Turks and Caicos currently, and now is a good time to book.
Scott’s Cheap Flights was the first to flag the great deals to Turks and Caicos. The site offers memberships starting at $49 for economy deals and $199 for premium cabin tickets.
Deal basics
Airlines: American, Delta, United, JetBlue.
Routes: JFK/EWR/MIA/FLL/PIT/BNA/PVD to PLS.
How to book: Directly through the airlines or Google Flights.
Travel Dates: Some availability immediately and through 2022 into early 2023, excluding the holidays for most (but not all) routes.
Sample flights
We found round-trip flights to Providenciales International Airport (PLS) in Turks and Caicos that fall in the $250 to $300 range. Even if you don’t see your city listed in this story and you live on the East Coast, there’s a good chance you might be able to find flights in the $300 to $400 range from your home airport. You're not out of luck if you live on the West Coast — I even found flights for about $350 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
As mentioned, some cities including New York City and Pittsburgh have $285-$300 round-trip availability right away, as well as through the summer. Pittsburgh’s deals are so open that you could spend Christmas in Turks and Caicos (but of course, you would pay quite a bit for your accommodations).
Related: A last-minute trip to one of the world’s best beaches
Here are just a few of the itineraries we found:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to PLS for $297 on American Airlines.
- JFK to PLS for $297 on Delta Air Lines.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to PLS for $286 on United Airlines.
- Miami International Airport (MIA) to PLS for $279 on American.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to PLS for $279 on JetBlue.
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to PLS for $285 on United.
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) to PLS for $262 on American.
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) to PLS for $302 on American.
You could get the sub-$300 round-trip deal from New York City to Turks and Caicos and jet off as soon as tomorrow. However, I pulled up flights for a few days out to give you a little more time to at least do some laundry and pack your suitcase. It’s a nonstop journey on Delta from JFK to PLS. You can also get nonstop flights on American from JFK at the same price point, with similar prices out of EWR on United.
I’ve also mentioned the Pittsburgh book-right-away options. If you can pack your bags quickly, you could leave at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday and be on the island before noon, after a stop at Dulles International Airport (IAD) aboard United. I couldn’t find a comparable deal out of Dulles directly. You’d stop in Newark on the return trip.
For travelers leaving from Miami, it’ll take less than two hours to travel on a nonstop flight to Providenciales.
The best round-trip deal I found went for $262 on American out of Nashville. Just be careful in booking those Nashville flights to Turks and Caicos: Many of the options either required two layovers or one very long stop, including overnight in many cases. I found an August itinerary without such inconveniences, though. You’ll stop in Miami on the outbound trip, and at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on the way home.
Maximize your purchase
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card will earn you 5 points per dollar on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards. The Platinum Card® from American Express gets you 5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with the airlines or with American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year). The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card will earn you 2 Delta SkyMiles per dollar on eligible Delta purchases. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) earns 4 AAdvantage miles for every dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases. The United Business Card will get you 2 MileagePlus miles for every dollar spent on United purchases.
Related: Best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare in 2022
Bottom line
Looking to seize this opportunity for a last-minute getaway this week, fill out your late summer travel calendar or book a fall trip? This deal affords you all sorts of opportunities to enjoy the white sand beaches, warm and beautiful ocean water and relaxing resorts in Turks and Caicos.
Particularly for those summer deals, though, be sure to book quickly because you never know how long they’ll last.
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
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Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.