American Airlines launches new nonstop flights to the Bahamas

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Already thinking about your next long weekend in the tropics, but tired of swampy Cancuns, Punta Canas and all the other rinse-and-repeat resorts of this world?

Buckle up, because this time American Airlines is flying you to one emerging chain of sparsely populated islands in the Bahamas that were previously more easily accessible to Americans Certainly cruise itineraries.

Bimini is the closest point between the tropical archipelago country and America, about 130 miles northwest of Nassau, and a paradise full of virtually deserted white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons.

Now it’s a short 52-minute international flight from Miami:

Miami to South Bimini in less than 1 hour!

This month, American Airlines launched the first-ever Miami-South Bimini flights, with a weekly frequency of 3 flights per week.

With a maximum duration of less than an hour, it is one of the shortest international routes in the region, thanks to the proximity between South Florida and the archipelago in question.

It’s not like Bimini is some remote, remote island destination for Florida residents: it has always been somewhat popular with Americans living in the southern tip of the Sunshine State for weekend boat trips, or even guided day excursions.

Although there have been nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to North The new non-stop route to Bimini will provide access to the archipelago for some time now Miami-based travelers, as well as vacationers from all over the country.

After all, who hasn’t used Miami International Airport (MIA) as a transit port to reach a tropical island?

Now, most U.S. citizens don’t have to book a spot on an expensive semi-private boat or first arrive in Nassau and then board a ferry within the Bahamas or a flight to Bimini.

More information about the flights

Here it is everything you need to know about the upcoming route:

Flying from Miami (MIA) to South Bimini (BIM)

• Flight time: 52 minutes
• Frequency: 3x a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday)
• Departure time (MIA): 11:00 am
• Arrival time (BIM): 11:52 am
• Aircraft: Embraer 175
• Seating: Economy (62), First Class (11)
• Average return fare: from $318–$380 (economy)

Why visit Bimini?

Bimini consists of two main islands, North and South Bimini, and a number of small islands and bays in the area. General, only 2,000 people live there.

Needless to say, this is not your average holiday destination, with huge resorts and entertainment zones.

Imagine long, white sandy beaches surrounded by tall palm trees, crystal clear waters and quaint fishing villages untouched by the hordes of tourists.

South Bimini is best known for its relaxed pace and less hustle and bustlebut let’s see if it holds the fort and remains the peaceful paradise it has always been now that non-stop flights from Miami have been launched, or if there is rapid development on the horizon.

As for North Bimini, it is here that Alice Town is located, the main settlement of the archipelago, with the highest concentration of restaurants, hotels and facilities for visitors. It is also served by nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale (operated by Tropic Ocean Airways).

Bimini is the perfect weekend getaway

Whether you land in North (from FLL) or South Bimini (from MIA), you can island hop around the region quite easily: both landmasses are separated by only about 7 miles of water, and there are numerous ways to bridge the ocean gap.

Small boats operate regularly between the islands, especially from Alice Town (North), to the main resort areas in South Bimini this takes about 15-20 minutes.

Alternatively, you can rent a private boat or even kayak around the archipelago if you’re feeling particularly adventurous.

If your main goal is to arrive in South Bimini, head to the nearest pristine beach, bury your feet in the sand and enjoy that Bahamian bliss all weekend long, then flying direct from Miami to BIM is the most convenient.

Moreover, the schedule is correct perfect with the profile of a traveler who has Bimini on his radar:

Wednesday outbound and Monday return flights are perfect for spring break or a long weekend getaway, and the staggered flight days even work for longer-term visitors who plug Bimini into a larger Bahamas adventure.

Fancy some island time? Book your flights from Miami to South Bimini directly with American Airlines here.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior head writer at Travel Off Path, has over 60 countries to his name (and is currently weaving stories from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative stories that will have you packing your bags.