Miami to George Town (MIA–GCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–GCM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Cayman Airways and IBC Airways lead the route. The flight covers 454 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 14 | 738 | 1h28-1h41 | Oneworld | QR | |
| KX Cayman Airways | 14 | 7M8, B38M, CVLT, CVY | 1h28-1h40 | – | – | |
| TSU TSU | 2 | AT76 | 0h25 | – | – | |
| II IBC Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach George Town from Miami
| Metric | MIA→GCM | OPF→GCM | FLL→GCM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 18m | 1h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · GCM: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in George Town.
US passport holders enter the Cayman Islands visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 6 months). No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay plus the period of intended stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Grand Cayman or Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) on Cayman Brac, immigration stamps your passport.
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory with three islands: Grand Cayman (the largest, with the capital George Town), Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is the main resort strip. Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where southern stingrays gather, is reachable by boat from Grand Cayman's North Sound. The Cayman Islands have no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no sales tax, which is why the cost of living is high: goods carry import duties instead.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman run about 1 hour 20 minutes on American Airlines and Cayman Airways. New York JFK to GCM runs about 3 hours 45 minutes on JetBlue. Direct service also operates from Dallas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale. The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), pegged at KYD 1 = $1.25. US dollars are accepted everywhere and are the de facto second currency. ATMs dispense KYD. Card payments work at most businesses. Public buses run along main routes on Grand Cayman for KYD 2.50 ($3.13) per ride. Taxis are not metered: fixed rates are set by the government. Airport to Seven Mile Beach costs KYD 15 to KYD 25 ($18.75 to $31.25).
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–GCM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to GCM
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Cayman Airways and IBC Airways. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to GCM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to GCM is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles Kirkconnell, Lynden Pindling and Norman Manley. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).