Cheap flights from Miami to George Town

January is the cheapest month in the price calendar, and it lands right after the holiday rush, when fares ease off. The calendar runs from September through July, so you can compare the autumn lull, the winter peak and the spring weeks side by side. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, and the days around Christmas and New Year are the priciest stretch of the winter. If your dates are flexible, watch the calendar for drops and book a few weeks ahead for travel in the busy months.

The airlines on this route include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and British Airways, alongside Bahamasair, Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Sunrise Airways. Most are full-service carriers, so a checked bag and a seat assignment usually come with the fare, though the lightest booking classes strip those back. Not every carrier flies the route nonstop — some sell connections through their own hubs, which makes for a longer travel day. Compare what each fare includes before you choose on price alone.

You land at Exuma International, the airport that serves George Town and the surrounding islands. It sits outside the town rather than in the middle of it, so sort your transfer before you fly: taxis meet arrivals, and a rental car is the usual way to get around once you are there. Small island airports move at their own pace, so keep your plans on arrival day loose and check your return check-in time when you book. If you are connecting home through Miami, leave room between the two flights instead of booking them back to back.

Currency

BSD (B$)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

English

Emergency number

919

Calling code

+1242

Internet domain

.bs

Population of George Town

6,928 (2010)

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/Nassau)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that you are flying out of Miami Intl., the only airport used on this route from Miami.
• Confirm whether your flight is nonstop or connects, and if the legs sit on separate tickets, leave a buffer between them.
• Read the baggage rules for your fare, since the lightest classes often exclude a checked bag.
• Check passport and entry requirements for The Bahamas before you book.
• Compare January fares with the winter holiday weeks, when this route costs more.
• Arrange a transfer or rental car before landing, as Exuma International is not in the centre of George Town.