Why take a flight to Belize?

Book your tickets to Belize and you can look forward to a world of unspoiled beaches, pristine reefs, ancient Mayan ruins, and endless adventure. The tiny country located in Central America is ideal for sports and water sports enthusiasts, with hiking, zip-lining, snorkelling, and scuba diving being just some of the opportunities on offer.

Belize is also home to the second largest barrier reef in the world—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—which overflows with marine life and stunning coral. People also book flights to Belize to meet the friendly locals in the country’s seaside villages or enjoy a stay at a lodge in Belize amid lush green hills, streams, and natural springs.

When to book flights to Belize?

There’s no "bad" time to visit Belize, it simply depends on how you plan to spend your vacation. If you want settled weather the best time to visit Belize is in the dry season between January and May when sunny warm days are the norm.

The wet season takes place from June to December, but even on many rainy days in August you can expect quite a bit of sunshine. The biggest festival in Belize, La Costa May, takes place in early August too, making this a great time to visit if you enjoy dancing the night away. The rainy season also brings opportunities for cheap flights to Belize.

How to find cheap flights to Belize?

While it is a dream vacation destination for many, it’s still possible to get Belize cheap flights if you book early (at least a month in advance of travelling) and make use of comparison tools like Expedia. To find some of the best deals available use the search engine and filters to show you Belize plane tickets on different dates, times of days, or via different airlines.

You can also get some of the cheapest flights to Belize if you are prepared to travel at less popular times of year. If the prospect of experiencing rainier weather doesn’t faze you, Belize flight bookings in November can keep costs low.

Flights to Belize from Canada

There are plenty of direct flights to Belize from Canada, as well as flight options if you are prepared to consider a stopover or 2. Flights to Belize from Canada operate from several major cities, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver.

• Flights from Ottawa to Belize City – 11 hours 27 minutes
• Flights from Vancouver to Belize City – 7 hours 54 minutes
• Flights from Calgary to Belize City – 7 hours 28 minutes
• Flights from Montreal to Belize City – 6 hours 48 minutes
• Flights from Toronto to Belize City – 4 hours 50 minutes

Main airports in Belize

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the main airport in Belize and where most Canadian flights arrive. You can also fly into Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport if you are OK with adding in at least one stop.

Which airlines fly to Belize?

A number of well- and lesser-known airlines fly to Belize from Canada. Here are some operators who run regular flights to Belize.

• Air Canada
• Westjet
• Flair
• Caribbean Airlines
• American Airlines

How to get around in Belize

Belize is well served by public transport, and buses are one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to get around the country. All taxis in Belize are licensed and they can be identified by their green plates. They can be found at points around the main cities and since they don’t operate on meters, you’ll need to negotiate rates in advance.

Hiring a car is another option for a vacation. Expedia can help you arrange car rental in advance, at the same time you’re making your Belize flight booking.

Must-see attractions in Belize

The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole near Lighthouse Reef Atoll, which draws divers from around the world. You can even book accommodation here designed especially for scuba divers. The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is an attraction famous for its snorkelling opportunities, with marine wildlife including sea turtles, nurse sharks, and stingrays to swim alongside.

Xunantunich is a Maya temple surrounded by lush jungle. From the main temple you can get magnificent views of nearby villages and the Guatemalan mountains.

Tips for travelling in Belize

The currency in Belize is the Belize dollar, however US dollars are widely accepted. If you wake early and hit the trail before sunrise, you’ll get the best chance to see birds and wildlife, and maybe an amazing sunrise too.

It also makes sense to explore Mayan ruins earlier rather than later to avoid the crowds descending from the cruise ships. It could take 2 weeks in Belize to see everything with a tour of the rainforest and the ruins as well as exploring the barrier reef. If you can’t pack everything in during your visit, Expedia can help you return to paradise with some of the cheapest flights to Belize available. 

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