Miami to Basseterre (MIA–SKB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–SKB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, World Atlantic Airlines and TXG lead the route. The flight covers 1,270 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 8 | 321, 738 | 3h01-3h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| WL World Atlantic Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| TXG TXG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Basseterre from Miami
| Metric | MIA→SKB | OPF→SKB | PBI→SKB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 34m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · SKB: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Basseterre.
US passport holders enter St Kitts and Nevis visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) on St Kitts, immigration stamps your passport after a brief interview about your travel plans.
The 90-day stay can be extended at the Immigration Department in Basseterre. St Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island federation: St Kitts is the larger island (68 square miles) with the capital Basseterre, while Nevis (36 square miles) sits 2 miles across a channel called The Narrows. The ferry between Basseterre and Charlestown, Nevis takes 45 minutes and costs XCD 25 ($9.25) one way. Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on St Kitts, is one of the best-preserved colonial fortifications in the Americas. The St Kitts Scenic Railway circles the island in 3 hours using tracks originally built for the sugar cane industry.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to St Kitts run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK has seasonal direct service. Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL) also connect to SKB. St Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged at XCD 2.70 per $1. US dollars are accepted everywhere on both islands. ATMs in Basseterre and Charlestown dispense XCD. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants. Taxis are not metered: fixed rates are set by the government and posted at the airport. Basseterre to Frigate Bay costs XCD 35 ($13). Nevis has a quieter, less developed feel with small plantation inn hotels and fewer crowds than St Kitts.
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–SKB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to SKB
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, TXG and World Atlantic Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MIA to SKB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SKB ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,270 miles (2,044 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).