Direct Flights to Bermuda 2026: All Airlines, Routes & Best Booking Tips
Flying to Bermuda has never been easier than it is in 2026. Seven airlines now serve L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA), connecting the island to roughly 15 cities across the US, Canada, the UK and the Azores.
Source: Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport
With the arrival of BermudAir as the island's own flag carrier, the route map has expanded into secondary cities that previously required a connection - Raleigh-Durham, Richmond, Westchester, Halifax and Montreal among them.
This page lays out exactly what's flying where, how often, and what to look for when booking.
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Airlines Currently Serving Bermuda
Here's the full 2026 lineup at a glance:
American Airlines (AA): Oneworld member; flies from New York (JFK), Miami and Philadelphia.
Air Canada (AC): Star Alliance; flies from Toronto (Pearson) and Montreal (Trudeau).
BermudAir (2T): Bermuda's flag carrier, launched September 2023; operates an Embraer E175/E190 fleet; now the largest carrier on the island by city count.
British Airways (BA): Oneworld; flies non-stop from London Heathrow (not Gatwick, the route moved to Heathrow in March 2021).
Delta Air Lines (DL): SkyTeam; flies from New York (JFK), Boston and Atlanta.
JetBlue (B6): flies from New York (JFK), Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Charleston, Raleigh-Durham and Washington.
United Airlines (UA): Star Alliance; flies from Newark.
WestJet (WS): flies from Toronto.
Azores Airlines (S4): seasonal service from Ponta Delgada (PDL).
That gives Bermuda around 170 arriving flights per month in peak season, roughly 42 per week, or six per day on average. New York and Newark together account for the majority of traffic.
Routes by Region
United States: Northeast Corridor
This is the heartland of Bermuda's air connectivity. Multiple carriers compete here, which keeps fares reasonable.
New York JFK: American, Delta, JetBlue, with BermudAir serving nearby LaGuardia (LGA) and Westchester (HPN) as alternatives. Typical flight time just under 2 hours.
Newark (EWR): United year-round; BermudAir 4x weekly.
Boston: Delta, JetBlue, and BermudAir with daily service through summer.
Philadelphia: American (seasonal, May–October).
Baltimore/Washington (BWI): BermudAir 3-times weekly.
Washington National area (DCA): via JetBlue.
Westchester (HPN): BermudAir 3x weekly, a handy option for travellers in the northern New York suburbs and Connecticut.
United States: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
Charlotte: seasonal service.
Raleigh-Durham (RDU): JetBlue and BermudAir 2x weekly.
Richmond (RIC): BermudAir 2x weekly, one of the newer additions.
Charleston (CHS): JetBlue.
Atlanta: Delta.
Miami: American, daily year-round.
Fort Lauderdale: JetBlue.
Orlando: BermudAir 2x weekly, with a third weekly frequency added for peak summer weeks between early July and late August.
Canada
Toronto (YYZ): Air Canada, WestJet, and BermudAir (6x weekly through peak summer).
Montreal (YUL): Air Canada, typically 2x weekly, with timings shifting between Thursdays/Sundays in peak season and Tuesdays/Sundays later in the year.
Halifax (YHZ): BermudAir 3x weekly through May, shifting to 2x weekly for the rest of the year.
United Kingdom and Europe
London Heathrow (LHR): British Airways operates roughly 5 flights per week, typically Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departures from Bermuda fall between 19:45 and 21:40. Flight time is 6 hours 45 minutes; distance is 3,427 miles. This is Bermuda's longest non-stop route.
Ponta Delgada, Azores (PDL): Azores Airlines runs seasonal service, which is a useful one-stop option for travellers from continental Europe.
For up-to-the-minute schedules, L.F. Wade International publishes live flight schedules at
Flight Schedules.
Year-Round vs Seasonal Flights
This matters a great deal if you're planning a shoulder-season trip. The year-round backbone of Bermuda's network is roughly: New York, Boston, Miami, Toronto, Newark, Atlanta and London. Everything else scales up significantly for peak summer (roughly May 25 to September 3) and winds down in autumn and winter.
BermudAir's 2026 summer schedule runs from late May through early September and offers up to 36 weekly flights across eleven North American gateways. Many of the "mid-size" US cities, Richmond, Charleston, Raleigh-Durham, Westchester, are almost entirely summer markets. If you're flying from one of these in winter, expect to connect via a hub instead.
Flight Duration Reference
Useful when planning connections, layovers and how early to leave for the airport:
New York area: about 2 hours
Boston: just under 2 hours
Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC area: 2 to 2.5 hours
Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Richmond: 2 to 2.5 hours
Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale: 2.5 to 3 hours
Toronto, Halifax, Montreal: 2.5 to 3 hours
London Heathrow: 6 hours 45 minutes
Ponta Delgada: about 3 hours
Peak Season, Low Season and Typical Fare Patterns
Bermuda's high season runs from late May through early September, with a secondary peak around the December holidays. Fares track this closely:
Peak (July–August): highest prices, least award availability, sold-out weekends are common
Shoulder (April–May, September–October): the sweet spot; prices drop but the weather is still outstanding, especially September
Low (November–March): cheapest fares, especially midweek; the island is quieter, many seasonal routes suspend, but the major airlines still run
Watch out for specific weekends where demand spikes: Bermuda Marathon Weekend (January), Cup Match (late July / early August), and the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (dates vary) all push fares up sharply.
Also worth knowing: roundtrip fares from the US Northeast regularly drop under $300 in shoulder season, and one-way starter fares under $150 appear frequently on JetBlue and BermudAir.
Tips for Finding a Good Fare
A few practical pointers from years of booking these routes:
Book 8–12 weeks ahead for summer, 4–6 weeks for shoulder and winter. Booking too early doesn't help on this route, fares often dip once the initial inventory releases settle.
Fly midweek if you can. Tuesday and Wednesday departures can be $100 or more cheaper than Friday/Saturday.
Consider alternative New York airports. JFK, LGA, EWR and HPN all serve Bermuda. Price can vary by $100+ between them for the same dates.
Check the Bermuda Tourism Authority's promotional packages. Several airlines partner with the BTA on bundled flight-plus-hotel deals during low and shoulder seasons.
BermudAir's fare bands (Light, Classic, Flex) all include carry-on, at least one checked bag and free seat selection, it's worth comparing their all-in price with the legacy carriers' "basic economy," which often strips these out.
British Airways from the UK offers consistently fair fares in shoulder season; watch for BA's sale windows in January and September.
Checking Live Flight Status
For same-day flight status, arrival and departure timings, and terminal information, go directly to L.F. Wade International Airport's site at bermudaairport.com/flights - this pulls from the airport's own operational data and is more reliable than third-party trackers. Most airlines also push real-time status to their apps once you've booked.
Alternate Airports? There Aren't Any
A common question: are there alternative airports if weather or mechanical issues divert a flight? The honest answer is no, there is no alternative airport in Bermuda and none within 200 miles. On the rare days a flight does divert, it goes to the US East Coast (typically the plane's origin city) or, for BA, back to Heathrow.
This is why Bermuda flights are sensitive to tropical weather in hurricane season (June to November), if a storm tracks toward the island, airlines will pre-emptively reschedule. Travel insurance that covers weather-related trip interruption is worth having for August–October trips.
What's Next After You Book
Once your flight is booked, the next steps are straightforward:
1. Fill out the free Bermuda Arrival Card online at bermudaarrivalcard.com (about two minutes).
2. Confirm your passport validity, remember the 45-day rule for non-US/UK/Canadian nationals.
3. Pre-arrange your airport transfer if you're heading anywhere west of Hamilton. Taxis from the airport to the western parishes can run $65–$75, and a shared shuttle is often half that.
About the Author
By Raj Bhattacharya
Raj has been writing about Bermuda since 2008, when he launched bermuda-attractions.com, one of the longest-standing independent guides to the island. A Certified Bermuda Specialist (Bermuda Tourism Authority), his work draws on personal visits, local contacts in Bermuda, and questions and trip reports from thousands of readers over the years.
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Visitors' Reviews and Comments
Diane Mancino (February 2017)
We have been going to Bermuda for 15 years. Last year we were informed that United Airlines would no longer fly to Bermuda from Newark, NJ after September 5th till sometime in December. Having to go to another airport is time consuming and adds time and expense to our travel. We might not be able to go back to Bermuda as our timeshare is in October. Is there anything the government could do to remedy this? Many of other people have also been affected. Thank you.
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