Cheap flights to North America

From the imposing Manhattan skyline and the colonial architectural gems of Cuba to the lush rainforests of Panama, North America is a land of glorious contrasts. The biggest countries, USA and Canada, are as diverse as their landscapes.

Travellers visting North America have a huge range of destinations to choose between. Colourful Mexico effortlessly blends old and new with its Mayan ruins and thriving modern cities. In the central part of the continent, Costa Rica has evolved into a prime eco-tourism destination, while Panama has some of the region’s best bird-watching and hiking opportunities.

The Caribbean islands within North America – Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago – are a travellers’ paradise. Unspoilt beaches, coral reefs and world-class resorts define these laid-back towns and the most popular of all the islands, the Bahamas, draws millions of travellers to its islands each year

North America climate

North America’s climate varies throughout the continent. The US and Canada have four distinct seasons while most of the other countries including Cuba and Mexico have two. On the other hand, the islands closer to the Caribbean Sea – Jamaica and the Bahamas – are year-round destinations. 

When is the best time to fly to North America?

Depending on the time of year you plan to visit North America and the purpose of your trip, the two biggest countries in the continent, America and Canada, both have diverse weather conditions. During winter the eastern part of the US gets considerably colder than the West Coast and in Canada the weather is bitterly cold throughout the country. The best time to visit both countries is late spring (April to May) and early autumn (September to early October).

Mexico and Panama have two seasons: dry and wet; the dry season lasts from mid-December until mid-April and the rainy season is from May to November. The Caribbean countries enjoy warm weather all year round with a few rainy spells in summer from May to November.

What is the best way to travel around North America?

Given the differences between the many nations that make up the North American continent, your travel options vary widely. Starting with Canada and the US, you have several great options. Bus and rail routes are safe, reliable and span the lengths and breadths of both countries. For more freedom, you might consider car or motor-home hire. Heading south through Mexico and Central America, bus, train and vehicle hire options are possible. There are many travel companies that can arrange safe, pre-arranged tours throughout this part of the world.

What are some things to do in North America?

There are so many activities to choose from in this vast and varied continent. If you book flights to Canada, you can explore the unspoiled wilderness stretching up to the arctic circle. In wintertime you can ski, or snowboard and in summertime you can enjoy watersports and hiking. The US offers just as much fun. Take in New York City, explore the northern forests and mountains, drive across the interior to the pacific where you can enjoy beach life and surf culture in California – not to mention the Grand Canyon, Disney World, and Las Vegas. Flights to North America offer a dream holiday.

What is good to know if travelling to North America?

• Visit the captivating Grand Canyon in the US, with the Grand Canyon Skywalk you can inspect it from a glass walkway, 21 metres from the canyon’s rim.
• If you’re a lover of the great outdoors then head to Canada’s British Columbia. Its snowcapped summits, rivers and forests, and quaint villages will leave you in awe.
• Take a trip to Mexico’s Calakmul Biosphere Reserve on the Yucatán Peninsula. Inside this 1.8 million-acre lush jungle you’ll find the walled city of Calakmul with a spectacular pyramid: the tallest in the Yucatán.
• In Cuba the Valle de los Ingenios can’t be missed. Scattered throughout the valley are 12 sugar mill ruins from the 19^th century and the Manaca Iznaga estate, a hacienda owned by Pedro Iznaga, a notorious slave trafficker.
• Reggae fans, or anyone visiting Jamaica, should head to the Nine Mile Museum in the village of Nine Mile, Bob Marley’s birthplace and resting place. The museum houses all sorts of paraphernalia including the inspirational Mt Zion Rock where he learned to play the guitar.
• The Hacienda Beuna Vista in Puerto Rico’s colonial city Ponce is well worth a visit. Built in 1833, it was once one of the most successful coffee, corn and citrus plantations on the island. There’s also a two-story-tall waterwheel, turned by water from the river.
• While visiting the Bahamas, take a break from the beach and walk along the trails leading to the pine trees, mangrove swamps and large caves of the Lucayan National Park.
• Watch sugar cane carefully transform into refined sugar at the Santa Rosa sugar refinery in Panama’s agricultural town, Aguadulce. The best time to go is during grinding season from the middle of January until the middle of March.
• Deep inside the rainforest in Trinidad and Tobago’s Northern Range is the Asa Wright Nature Center, a former cocoa and coffee plantation and home to a huge number of native mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies, as well as more than 2,200 species of flowering plants.
• Take a scenic drive past contrasting landscapes and coffee plantations up to Costa Rica’s Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal. Hike across the lava fields of the active Arenal Volcano or take a sunset boat tour around the Laguna de Arenal.

How long is the flight to North America?

North America is a vast continent made up of 23 countries spread across the Caribbean, Central America, and the North American landmass. Flights to North America will vary in travel time depending on your destination. The following list should give you an idea of flight times to various destinations within the continent. A flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Newark Intl. Airport, New Jersey will take 20h 40min. Flying from Melbourne Intl. to LAX, Los Angeles, takes 14h 20min. A direct flight from Brisbane to Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport, Canada (east) will take 19h 11min. And you can reach Mexico Benito Juarez Intl. Airport, south of the US’s border, in as little as 15h 28min. Despite the distance, it’s still possible to book cheap flights to North America.

What do I need to do before my flight to North America?

Before you book your flights to North America, you must ensure you have a valid passport. Entrance to the US and Canada only requires that your passport should not expire before your departure date. Other countries may require your passport to remain valid for longer than that. To enter the US, Australian visitors must have a visa which can only be arranged prior to travel. Australian visitors to Canada will not require a visa, but you will need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Most other North American countries will also require an entrance visa. Jabs for diseases such as Hepatitis A and Typhoid are also advised before travelling to countries south of the US border. Always check a countries entry requirements before booking cheap flights to North America.