Regularly scheduled commercial flights from the U.S. to Cuba resumed on August 31, 2016, marking the first such service in over 50 years. The inaugural flight was JetBlue Flight 387, which traveled from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Santa Clara.
As of May 2026, multiple airlines offer flights to Cuba, primarily to Havana (HAV) from major US hubs like Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Tampa (TPA), Houston (IAH/HOU), Los Angeles (LAX), and New York (JFK). Top carriers include American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, United, and Copa Airlines, with around 42 flights departing the US for Cuba weekly
The Tourist Card (Visa): This is required for all tourists.
Flying from the US: You need a pink tourist card, often provided or sold by your airline at the airport.
e-Visa: Cuba has introduced an e-Visa system for many travelers, allowing online applications.
Authorized Travel (US Residents): Tourism is prohibited.
You must choose one of 12 categories, such as "support for the Cuban people" (which includes staying in private homes/casas particulares and using private businesses).
Documentation: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months, and you must have medical insurance
How does one travel to Cuba?
From AI:
Regularly scheduled commercial flights from the U.S. to Cuba resumed on August 31, 2016, marking the first such service in over 50 years. The inaugural flight was JetBlue Flight 387, which traveled from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Santa Clara.
As of May 2026, multiple airlines offer flights to Cuba, primarily to Havana (HAV) from major US hubs like Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Tampa (TPA), Houston (IAH/HOU), Los Angeles (LAX), and New York (JFK). Top carriers include American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, United, and Copa Airlines, with around 42 flights departing the US for Cuba weekly
What does that mean? I thought travel itself was restricted. Any one person can now fly to and visit Cuba?
It's an application process:
The Tourist Card (Visa): This is required for all tourists.
Flying from the US: You need a pink tourist card, often provided or sold by your airline at the airport.
e-Visa: Cuba has introduced an e-Visa system for many travelers, allowing online applications.
Authorized Travel (US Residents): Tourism is prohibited.
You must choose one of 12 categories, such as "support for the Cuban people" (which includes staying in private homes/casas particulares and using private businesses).
Documentation: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months, and you must have medical insurance
Huh. Well, that's interesting. Thanks.
Swim or fly?