With direct flights from Houston, Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta and Newark, the tropical paradise of Belize is easily-accessible from the United States.
You have other options for getting there that may significantly reduce your travel costs. Cheap travel to Belize is possible with a little imagination and flexibility.
Cheap Travel to Belize through Cancun
Airline ticket prices are based on supply and demand. There is an abundant supply of flights from dozens of destinations in the United States to Cancun, yet with only 6 U.S. cities offering direct flights to Belize, demand is high.
If you were to book your flight to Cancun, your chances are greater to find cheap travel to Belize. Flights from the U.S. to Cancun can save you hundreds of dollars.
Cheap travel to Belize can be found through ADO which offers luxury bus service with roomy and comfortable airline-style seats connecting cities throughout Mexico. Travel between Cancun and Chetumal, at the border with Belize, takes about 5 hours. If you have the time, you may wish to stop along the way for a few hours in either Playa del Carmen or Tulum. From Chetumal you cross over into Belize at Corozal where you can continue on to your Belize destination.
Cheap Travel to Belize and Connections Beyond
If the option of coach service from Cancun does not appeal to you, you still have options for cheap travel to Belize. Connecting at the international airport, your final destination is likely San Pedro, Caye Caulker, or Placencia.
If you are traveling with friends, you can save some money by sharing a taxi from the international airport to the municipal airstrip for a connecting flight to San Pedro, Caye Caulker, or Placencia as there is a higher tax on flights from/to the international airport.
Remember, your savings are doubled as you will need to pay for two flights: one to get to your destination, and another to return to the international airport for your flight home.
If you really want to save money and enjoy a “local experience,” share a taxi to Belize City and take a water taxi to your island destination. Even with connections you can still find cheap travel to Belize.
Cheap Travel to Belize: Shop Around
There are a few tricks when looking to book cheap travel to Belize or any other destination.
Don’t limit your cheap travel to Belize searches on internet sites such as Orbitz or Kayak. You may find a better deal booking on the airline web-site directly.
Cheap Travel to Belize: When to Book Your Flight
The day of the week, as well as the time of day, will influence your ability to find cheap travel to Belize.
Most airlines raise their rates heading into the weekend when internet surfers tend to do most of their vacation planning. The cheapest day of the week, surprisingly, is Wednesday.
The best time to book a flight is shortly after midnight when airlines reprogram and release discounted fares.
Take your partner out to dinner on Tuesday and after enjoying a late night out get on the ‘net and book your cheap travel to Belize.
Cheap Travel to Belize: Airline Email Alerts
Another way to find cheap travel to Belize is to sign up for airline email alerts.
Continental, American and Delta are the principal carriers that fly from the U.S. to Belize. You can sign up for email alerts to inform you when cheap travel to Belize is at a reduced price.
San Pedro, on the lovely island of Ambergris Caye, has a variety of options where you can save money by learning to eat and drink like a local.
You can find inexpensive lodging or you can splurge on luxury with all the money you’ve saved. Learn from an insider where to stay in San Pedro, Belize.
Brian Berenty - Not all who wander are lost.
