The rules governing travel between the United States and Cuba have shifted several times in recent years. In April, the Department of Transportation approved additional daily and weekly flights to the Caribbean nation, restoring and expanding services that had been curtailed during earlier travel restrictions.
After travel warnings and policy changes in late 2017 prompted several carriers to reduce or suspend service to Cuba, airlines such as United stepped in to cover some of the lost routes. In response to evolving demand and regulatory decisions, several carriers submitted proposals to the DOT for expanded service. Those proposals were approved in April, allowing more regular scheduled flights between the U.S. and Cuba.
Under the DOT approvals, United will operate four daily flights and six weekly flights to Cuba, including a new daily service from Houston (IAH) that previously flew only on Saturdays. JetBlue will operate six weekly flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL), while Southwest was granted daily flights from FLL as well. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will both add daily service from Miami (MIA).
These schedule increases mean more consistent options for travelers flying between the U.S. and Cuba, improving connectivity for both leisure and family travel. The additional flights also reflect carrier confidence that demand for travel to Cuba will support a return to more frequent, scheduled service.
Travelers should continue to monitor airline schedules and official travel guidance, as routes and travel policies can change. Airlines typically publish the most up-to-date timetables and booking options on their own sites and through travel agents, and the DOT maintains records of approved routes and carrier authorizations.