Located in Central America, just south of Mexico and east of Guatemala, Belize is easy to get to from almost anywhere in in the United States, which is its primary market (70%). But since the country doesn’t cater to mass tourism and thus has limited transportation options, getting there and around Belize can be a bit expensive.
See: 10 reasons to visit Belize
Getting to Belize by Air
For tourists, flying into Belize is by far the most popular way to get to the country with all international flights landing just outside of Belize City, at the Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Ladyville. Locally known as PGIA, Phillip Goldson Airport it’s the only international airport in Belize.
U.S. to Belize flights
Flights to Belize from the U.S. are not cheap, but several major carriers offer direct service throughout the year. The main airlines flying to Belize are American Airlines, United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit, and Sun Country. Most flights come from large hubs such as New York, Miami, Houston, and Atlanta, that offer easy one-stop connections across the United States.
| U.S. City | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) | Delta Air Lines | Year-round service |
| Baltimore (BWI) | Southwest Airlines | Seasonal winter service |
| Charlotte (CLT) | American Airlines | Year-round service |
| Chicago (ORD) | United Airlines | Seasonal winter service |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | American Airlines | Year-round service |
| Denver (DEN) | United Airlines, Southwest Airlines | Mostly winter seasonal for both carriers |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Spirit Airlines | Begins Nov 21, 2025 |
| Houston (HOU) | Southwest Airlines | Year-round service |
| Houston (IAH) | United Airlines | Year-round service |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | American Airlines, Alaska Airlines | Year-round service |
| Miami (MIA) | American Airlines | Year-round service and most frequent U.S.–Belize route |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines | Seasonal winter service |
| New York (JFK) | JetBlue Airways | Year-round service |
| Newark (EWR) | United Airlines | Year-round service |
| San Francisco (SFO) | United Airlines | Seasonal winter route restarting Dec 20, 2025 |
| Seattle (SEA) | Alaska Airlines | Year-round service |
Canada to Belize flights
If you’re coming from Canada, West Jet and Air Canada have direct flights to Belize on a weekly basis during the winter and spring time, which is Belize’s high tourism season. Flights run from November to April (and until the middle of May from Toronto with Air Canada). Otherwise, you’ll have to fly to Belize through a flight connection in the U.S.
| Canadian City | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary (YYC) | WestJet | Seasonal winter service |
| Montreal (YUL) | Air Canada | Seasonal winter service starting December 8, 2025 |
| Toronto (YYZ) | Air Canada, WestJet | Seasonal winter service |
Central America direct flights to Belize
Travelers coming from Central America and parts of South America can reach Belize through regional carriers. TAG Airlines and Tropic Air offer direct flights from nearby cities such as Guatemala City, San Salvador, Cancún, and Flores. Copa Airlines also provides year-round service through Panama City, which is one of the easiest connection points in the region.
| Origin City | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún, Mexico (CUN) | Tropic Air | Short regional flight, seasonal |
| Flores, Guatemala (FLO) | Tropic Air | Regional route, seasonal |
| Guatemala City (GUA) | TAG Airlines | Regular service, regional hub |
| Panama City (PTY) | Copa Airlines | Year-round service |
| Roatán, Honduras (RTB) | Tropic Air | Regional route, seasonal |
| San Salvador (SAL), El Salvador | Tropic Air | Regional route, seasonal |
Getting to Belize by land
With Belize bordering Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west, one of the most popular ways to enter Belize is through its land borders. In fact, land transportation is the most inexpensive way to arrive in Belize.
Mexico buses to Belize
Taking the bus from Mexico to Belize is pretty common. The ADO company has overnight buses from Cancun or Playa del Carmen to Belize City.
Guatemala buses to Belize
To get to Belize from Guatemala via bus, one must take the Maya De Oro bus line, which departs from Guatemala City to Melchor de Menchos, a small town that sits across Belize’s western border. If you are in Flores, Peten, you can catch collectivos which are small private vans that everyone uses.
Getting to Belize by sea
Belize receives over a million cruise visitors per year. Often, these visitors just stop off in the country for 5 to 6 hours before continuing on their Caribbean cruise.
Cruises to Belize
Some of the primary cruise lines that have stops in Belize include Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Final words
To help you plan your trip to Belize, consider looking at my guides: where to go in Belize, where to stay, best time to visit, and the top things to do in Belize. If you would like personal travel advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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FAQ
Flying is the most popular way to get to Belize, with all international flights landing at the Phillip Goldson International Airport near in Belize City. Locally known as PGIA, it’s Belize’s only international airport.
Belize has one international airport, Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), located in Ladyville, near Belize City. It is the main hub for local airlines Tropic Air and Maya Island Air, and serves several international airlines including American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, Alaskan Air, Air Canada, and West Jet.
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