How to Find Cheap Flights to Antigua

By Dave Pipitone

Looking for cheap flights to Antigua and Barbuda? Antigua is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Getting to the island so that you can vacation, snorkel, kick back and relax is best accomplished by air. Yes, you can take a cruise boat to reach the island of Antigua, but if you want to get there quickly and make the most of your time relaxing, fly.

Fortunately, finding flights to Antigua is easier to do than you might think. Antigua has the best air access of any island in the Northern Caribbean. In fact, there are flights to 19 different countries from Antigua and Barbuda, with 7,783 international flights per week out of Antigua and Barbuda.

When you add them all up, there is a large number of direct non-stop daily flights to Antigua from North America. And the North American airlines that serve the island include everyday names like American Airlines, US Airways, and Continental Airlines. From Canada, Air Canada schedules a number of direct flights. BWIA West Indies Airlines (or bee-wee) also serves Antigua from many destinations in the USA and Canada, working with its partner United Airlines.

If you are flying between islands to Antigua, the two major regional inter island carriers are LIAT and Caribbean Star. These two airlines have extensive service throughout the Caribbean region.

So, how do you get cheap flights to Antigua, so that you can save money and have a nicer vacation or holiday there? Consider these four little known tips for booking your Antigua travel:

1. Take advantage of the off-season.

High season on Antigua lasts from mid-December to mid-April and it is expensive. By waiting just a couple of extra weeks, at the beginning of May, for instance, you can hit the off-season rates. You will avoid large crowds and get significantly decreased prices in both airfare and land package pricing. Weather can be a little challenging during off-season, but it is not drastically different than high season.

Although there may be more rain and higher temperatures. Antigua remains relatively dry throughout the year. Most resorts have air conditioning and the island trade winds make the island cooler. Airline fares and hotel rates drop significantly during the off season - sometimes up to 50 percent.

2. Research all-inclusive travel deals that include airfare.

There are a number of online travel brokers that offer complete packages to all inclusive resorts in Antigua, which also include airfare. Since the total package is bundled, you can get cheap flights to Antigua because the land packages cover some of that discount. There are a lot of travel companies, so look at more than one and compare. CheapCarribean.com, Orbitz, Expedia and others may run specials from time-to-time that offer even greater discounts.

3. Consider Last Minute Deals that have a discount price.

If you can travel at a short notice, you can get cheap flights to Antigua through liquidation travel brokers who are trying to fill a quota or a special charter for a given week's stay. Both CheapCaribbean.com and Travelocity may have inventory for a given week where you can find bargain prices. You just need to be able to pack quickly and leave promptly to take advantage of these deals.

4. Explore creative booking options for Antigua Travel

If you are flexible in your travel planning, you may book your travel far in advance, join or use mileage from frequent flier mile clubs, use eBay or Craigs List to barter. Round trip tickets are cheaper than one-way fares. Vary the days of the week for your departure and the length of your stay as well. Often, a weekend stay can help you save.

So, there you have it, four ways to find cheap flights to Antigua. Use the low season, look at travel packages that include airfare, check out last minute travel deals, and get creative with your booking options.

You have the Internet at your fingertips to search for your perfect visit to Antigua. Now that you know what to look for, do not delay. Start your search today.

How to Find Cheap Flights to Antigua

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