Flying from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Santa Cruz and Havana are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VVI to HAV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
BoA has direct flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Havana — and maybe even more of Cuba if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is BoA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight is R 6,440. A return fare right now is R 10,723. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from VVI to HAV if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from VVI to HAV.
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Handy information about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Of the flights that depart from Viru Viru International Airport, 62.94% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Santa Cruz to Viru Viru International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to VVI:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're coming in on a late Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HAV:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Havana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Havana in April.
Lock in your flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Havana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VVI to HAV sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Cuba just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Camaguey will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
Santa Clara is another must-experience destination in Cuba and is around 257 kilometres east of Havana. No journey is complete without experiencing Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.
