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Direct Flights to Belize Make It Easier to Arrive for the Holidays




Start packing for the sand, sun, and sea with direct flights to Belize, making it easier to arrive in time for the holidays. Spending Christmas and New Year’s in Belize is a fun fusion of relaxation, adventure, and festivity. With an increasing number of direct flights to Belize, you can swap the snow for sunshine in just a few hours. Imagine leaving your heavy coats for a Belizean Christmas, with hearty meals, rhythmic music, and cultural dances!

There are plenty of options for direct flights to Belize from North America. If you’re from Canada, WestJet offers flights from Toronto and Calgary! Air Canada also flies from Toronto and has a flight from Montreal, with a same-day European connection. So, if you’re traveling from Europe, you can arrive in Belize sooner than you thought!

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No matter where you are in the United States of America, there’s a flight near you to make Belize your holiday stay this Christmas! 

  • American Airlines: Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, Charlotte
  • United Airlines: Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Newark, San Francisco
  • Southwest: Denver, Houston, Baltimore
  • Delta: Minneapolis, Atlanta
  • Alaska Airlines: Los Angeles, Seattle
  • JetBlue: New York
  • Sun Country: Minneapolis
  • Spirit Airlines: Fort Lauderdale
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Now that you know how to get here, let’s dive into what you can do while you’re in-country.

Eat Traditional Christmas Meals

Christmas is a time of the year when families come together to prepare a flavorful spread of dishes. Think of how families come together for Thanksgiving! Though parts of the country will be indulging in Tamales, Bollos, or Black Relleno, a widely preferred holiday dinner is “Turkey Dinner”. Enjoy a plate of Belizean-style rice and beans with a delicious side of ham, turkey, potato salad, and stuffing! A side of “black cake”, a seasonal dessert, will definitely end dinner on a great note!

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Experience Wanaragua & Maya Deer Dance

Locals look forward to the cultural dances of Wanaragua and Maya Deer Dance during the holiday season. Wanaragua, better known as Jankunu, is rooted in Garifuna heritage. Masked dancers covered in colorful ribbons with shells on their knees and a crown of feathers, dance to the beat of drumming and singing. Meanwhile, in Maya communities, the Deer Dance tells a story of nature and ancient history through coordinated movements and live marimba music.

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Explore the Outdoors

Spend your holidays traveling across the country to immerse yourself in adventure! Keep the cultural flow going by participating in drumming lessons, doing a cooking class, or visiting an ancient Maya site. Opt for jungle expeditions, like cave exploration, hiking, horseback riding, or ziplining. Spend time at sea doing activities, from snorkelling to sunset sailing, and island-hopping. There’s so much to do and see in every nook of the country.

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There’s no better time for a tropical escape than for the holidays, with so many direct flights to Belize. Start planning and packing because Belize is ready to welcome you!