How to find cheap flights to Bahamas
Catch a flight to Bahamas leaving from Ben Gurion Intl. This is often the most affordable place to begin your trip.
Get even more value by touching down at Nassau International.
Keep the month of February free. It's generally the cheapest time to visit Bahamas.
The best price for a one-way flight is $568. A round-trip ticket starts from $934.
Flexible on which city you land in? Add your departure point, then enter 'Bahamas' in the 'To' field. This will give you a list of destinations and the option to sort them by 'Cheapest flights.'
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you know where you're headed. This will display prices for any nearby arrival airports so you can easily find the best deal.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when prices go down.
Book your tickets around one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest bargains.
The best time to go to Bahamas
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your schedule and budget.
Plan your trip for March if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Visit in September if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of year and also when plane tickets to Bahamas tend to be more affordable.
Think about your travel preferences and let the weather guide your choice. August is one of the warmest months in Bahamas, with highs averaging 29ºC (84ºF).
January brings cooler conditions, with low average temperatures of 22ºC (72ºF).
Rainy days are more common in September, while February is usually drier.
Also take into account hurricane season and periods of heavy rainfall when choosing your travel dates. Of course, weather risks depend on where and when you go.
Getting to Bahamas
You can take your pick of arrival options when you're ready to book flights to Bahamas. The busiest airports include:
Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau
Leonard M Thompson International Airport (MHH) in Marsh Harbour
North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) in North Eleuthera
Here's a summary of the airlines flying into this destination most often, alongside rough monthly flight figures:
American Airlines — 650
Bahamasair — 210
Delta — 180
Many flights to Bahamas pass through major hubs like Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte. Any stopovers you have will depend on the airline and your departure city.
Places to visit in Bahamas
Nassau
If you could only choose one place, this city in New Providence District would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 230,000, it packs in more highlights than you can get to in one visit.
Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) handles the majority of international flights into Nassau. You'll find some excellent flight deals to Bahamas touching down at this major hub.
When you're ready to find your perfect base, check out the range of hotels in Nassau.
Marsh Harbour
This city of around 5,000 inches Central Abaco serves up its own blend of culture, energy and personality.
Leonard M Thompson International Airport (MHH) is the city's main airport.
With your airfare locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Marsh Harbour.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules before you fly. Rules can change depending on your passport, reason for travel and length of stay. Always check with official sources like your airline or embassy websites.
English is the language you'll encounter most often during your adventures through Bahamas.
You'll be using the Bahamian dollar (BSD) for day-to-day purchases.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common across cities of all sizes, from major hubs to smaller urban areas.
In Bahamas, tipping is standard practice. The amount you leave typically reflects the level of service you receive.
Wi-Fi coverage is generally moderate. Beyond main tourist areas, availability can drop.
Bahamas has a population of roughly 410,000. The capital city is Nassau.
The same time is used throughout this destination, with only one standard time zone set at UTC-5.
Bahamas is part of the Caribbean subregion of Americas.
Hoping to time your flight to Bahamas with something big? Top events to build your trip around include Junkanoo Festival, Bahamas Carnival and the Bahamas International Film Festival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Booked that cheap ticket to Bahamas? Now decide where you'll rest your head and how you'll travel around. Explore the range of hotels in Bahamas and filter your search by location, star rating and more. You can also browse car rental options in Bahamas and choose from pickup points in cities or at airports.
