Airports close to the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are served by 3 major airports: Key West International Airport, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Discover everything you need to know below.👇
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About the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are an archipelago off the coast of southern Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
The major city and island on the archipelago is Key West, which is home to hundreds of hotels, bars and restaurants. The island is famous for Duval Street, with abundant nightlife, perfect for night owls!
If you want to soak in a bit of culture, head to the Ernest Hemingway museum and home or embrace the natural culture and dive under the sea and see the reefs and various fish.
The islands are a natural paradise offering something for everyone. Perfect for the partier, explorer or beach holiday relaxer! Search now and get that bit closer to your vacation!
How to fly to the Florida Keys
Flying Domestically
Flying to the Florida keys from within the USA? Booking a domestic flight to the Florida Keys is both simple and straightforward. Here's some things you should know before booking your domestic flight:
- There are 3 main airports to fly to for the Florida Keys, including Key West International Airport (EYW), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
- Plenty of U.S airlines fly to the Florida Keys' main airports, including JetBlue, United, American, Allegiant and Silver Airways.
- Fly from anywhere in the U.S. with our virtual interlining platform. Depart from your local airport and connect through key cities, such as Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles, to get to the Florida Keys.
The best domestic airlines flying to the Florida Keys
Flying from an international destination
Travelling from further afield? Don't worry, it's just as easy to fly internationally to the Florida Keys!
What is the closest airport?
Fly into Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (both of which are 3.5-4 hour drives from the keys).
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The best international airlines flying to the Florida Keys
Key West International Airport (EYW)
Key West International Airport is the closest airport to the Florida Keys.
It's located on the island of Key West, the main island located at the end of the archipelago chain. The airport is only 15 minutes away from downtown Key West, meaning rapid transfer times so you can start your holiday sooner.
- Closest airport to the Florida Keys - Approx. 15 minutes from downtown Key West
- Served by multiple domestic airline routes, like New York, Boston, and Chicago, but has no international flights.
- The airport doesn't offer any public transport, meaning that you will either have to take a taxi or use one of the car rental companies to get around the islands from the airport.
The best airlines serving EYW
- Allegiant Air
- American Airlines
- Delta
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami International Airport is the second closest airport to the Florida Keys, and is about a 3.5-hour drive from Key West.
- Will require a long drive after landing - MIA is located 160 miles (approx 3.5 hours) from Key West.
- Extensive network of routes allowing both domestic and international flights from destinations from Moscow to Buenos Aires, as well as cities across the U.S.
- The airport has a Greyhound bus service that also directly shuttles you from the airport to the Florida Keys
- Multiple on-site car rental facilities
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The third closest airport is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, which is about 4 hours from the Florida Keys.
- Will require transport after landing - FLL is located 189 miles (approx 4 hours) from Key West, so make sure you have suitable travel arrangements for when you land.
- Domestic & International routes - Fort Lauderdale Airport is served by a variety of airlines, ranging from Alaska Airlines and Silver Airways to international carriers like United, Air Canada, and Avianca.
- Fly directly from convenient locations - Book flights from the likes of San Francisco and Seattle all the way to Guatemala City and Bogota.
- Transport - The airport has a public bus service and car rental facilities which gets you into downtown Fort Lauderdale. There is no direct bus service to the Florida Keys from the airport.
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FAQs
Can I fly to the Florida Keys?
Yes, flying is an option to getting to the keys. Key West is one of the major islands in the archipelago and has an airport making it easy for you to fly into Key West directly. Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports are both within 4 hours drive of the island chain offering you an alternative airport, both with extensive international route networks.
How do I book flights to the Florida Keys?
You can easily book a flight to the Florida Keys with Alternative Airlines. Use our flight search tool at the top of the page and search for flights to Key West, Miami or Fort Lauderdale today! Find a whole range of flights to each destination from your departure city with ease. We even offer virtual interlining meaning you can fly multiple different airlines to get you from A to B.
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What is the best airport to fly into to go to the Florida Keys?
Key West airport offers the best option for quick transfer times, however, their route map is very small with only a handful of domestic carriers and no international routes meaning you would have to connect via an airlines hub.
Miami International could be a great option for you as it is 3.5 hours away with excellent public and private transport links as well as a diverse airline and route portfolio. Fort Lauderdale offers more domestic and international services than Key West but is the furthest option.
Use our flight search tool to find out which option may be best for you!