Flights to Havana

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Can I get a direct flight to Havana Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Havana Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Havana?

The best price we found for a return flight to Havana is R 25,325. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Havana Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Havana Airport is Monday, 10 November 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Havana?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Havana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Havana with?

Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Havana.

Flying to Havana

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 9,945
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)

Currently, R 9,945 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Jose Marti International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to HAV for R 25,325.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to HAV goes up or down.
Score a bargain on tickets to Havana, where Jose Marti International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to discover an awesome deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Havana by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you browse prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Jose Marti International Airport.

Best time to go to Havana

May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Havana.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to HAV.
Head to Havana in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HAV, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Havana are generally cheaper.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Havana is warmest in July, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? February is the driest month in Havana, averaging two days of rain.
June has the wettest weather. You can expect around 19 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Travelling to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Jose Marti International Airport, these top airlines make travelling to Havana nice and easy:
Caribbean Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a great option when reserving your HAV plane ticket.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC-4 timezone at HAV.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to HAV. Book a room at any of these stays near Jose Marti International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Jose Marti International Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This number tracks how regularly flights from HAV arrive according to plan.
Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba.

Getting to central Havana from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)

The distance from HAV to central Havana is about 16 kilometres.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to HAV, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Havana, book a room at one of these top options:

Havana highlights

Step off your flight to Havana and make your way to these major attractions:
- Paseo del Malecón: Around 3 kilometres west of the centre in Centro Habana, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
- Japonés. Garden: Find a spot to sit and relax here while exploring Havana. This park is roughly 6 kilometres west of the centre in Plaza de la Revolución.
- La habana: Need another great reason to visit Havana? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 5 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Plaza de la Revolución.

How to get to Matanzas from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)

Going to the nearby city of Matanzas? It's about 113 kilometres from HAV. It'll take you around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.

Travelling from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Güira de Melena

Güira de Melena is around 26 kilometres from Jose Marti International Airport if that's where you're going.
It takes 45 minutes or so to drive to Güira de Melena.

Explore more of Cuba

Up for more exploring? Santa Clara will add more excitement to your journey through Cuba. It's around 257 kilometres east of Havana and features Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park). The closest airport to this city is Santa Clara Airport (SNU).
About 145 kilometres south-west of Havana, Pinar del Río is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.