Flying Home To Haiti Again: What To Know About American’s New Daily Miami-Cap-Haïtien Flights 

News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Thurs. Nov. 5, 2026: For the first time in more than six years, American Airlines is flying to Haiti again. The carrier launched daily non-stop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Cap-Haïtien (CAP) on Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Haitian families in South Florida and beyond a direct link to the country’s north. Here is what travelers need to know:

American operates one flight each day in each direction on a Boeing 737, with premium cabin seating and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. The inaugural flight was operated by an all-Haitian, Creole-speaking crew led by Captain Oliver Jean.

The airline’s published schedule lists the Miami departure at 10:20 a.m. and the return from Cap-Haïtien at 1:28 p.m., according to travel site Indian Eagle, though times may change. Check aa.com before booking.

Cap-Haïtien is American’s 100th destination in the Caribbean and Latin America, a milestone that comes in the airline’s centennial year. American says it is the first major U.S. network carrier to resume flights to Haiti. “As we celebrate American’s centennial year, reaching a milestone 100 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America highlights both our rich history and our unmatched footprint in the region,” said José A. Freig, American’s Vice President of International Operations.

“The connection between the United States and Haiti is incredibly meaningful, which is especially true in South Florida,” added Juan Carlos Liscano, Senior Vice President of MIA Operations. American first began serving Haiti in 1971 and first flew to Cap-Haïtien in October 2014.

South Florida is home to the largest Haitian-American population in the United States, according to American. But the route also opens one-stop options from elsewhere: Miami offers more than 90 connections across the United States, and the airline has identified New York City and Orlando among the markets that stand to benefit. Sunrise Airways also serves the Miami–Cap-Haïtien corridor.

The new service does not include the capital. American has not resumed flights to Port-au-Prince, where U.S. airline operations remain subject to federal restrictions, Caribbean Journal reported.

The U.S. State Department continues to classify Haiti as Level 4: Do Not Travel, its highest advisory level, citing crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and limited health care. Travelers should review the latest advisory at travel.state.gov, check Haiti’s current entry requirements, and confirm fares and baggage rules directly with the airline.

For those who do go, Cap-Haïtien is the gateway to Haiti’s National History Park, home to the Citadelle Laferrière and the ruins of Sans-Souci Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Caribbean’s most remarkable historic landmarks.