New Delta Flights to the Caribbean and Mexico Set to Launch in 2024

Soon, visiting the pristine white sandy beaches of the Dominican Republic, the rum distilleries of Barbados, the Pacific Coast of Mexico, and the vibrant colonial neighborhoods of Curaçao will be easier than ever.

Delta Air Lines has just revealed a range of new and expanded flight routes to sunny destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, all scheduled to begin this upcoming November and December. These additional flights will provide travelers with more options and increased flexibility for booking trips during a peak travel season, especially to tropical destinations.

In a statement, Delta’s senior vice president of network planning, Joe Esposito, remarked, “This new schedule offers travelers unmatched choices, with up to 1,000 weekly flights to unique locations across Latin America and the Caribbean.”

Details of the new and expanded services include (all departure and arrival times are listed in local time):

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Barbados: Daily flights commencing November 23. Departures from Atlanta are at 9:45 a.m., arriving in Barbados at 3:20 p.m. Return flights will leave at 4:40 p.m., landing back in Atlanta by 9 p.m.
• Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Plata International Airport (POP) in the Dominican Republic: Daily service starts November 23. Flights depart ATL at 11:10 a.m., reaching POP at 3:20 p.m. Return flights are set for 4:40 p.m., arriving in Atlanta at 7:10 p.m.
• Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) in Mexico: Three weekly flights (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays) launching December 21. Departures from Minnesota are at 10:05 a.m., landing in Mexico at 1:15 p.m., with returns scheduled for 2:35 p.m. and arriving at 7:30 p.m.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Barbados (BGI): Saturday-only service starting December 21. Flights leave JFK at 8:15 a.m., reaching BGI at 2:05 p.m., with the return flight at 3:35 p.m., arriving back at 7:35 p.m.
• Atlanta (ATL) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR): Upgraded from Saturday-only to daily service starting November 23. Flights depart ATL at 9:45 a.m., arriving at CUR at 2:45 p.m., with return flights leaving at 4:10 p.m. and landing in Atlanta at 7:30 p.m.

Each route will be serviced by a Boeing 737-800, equipped with 16 first-class recliners, 36 Comfort+ seats (featuring extra legroom and dedicated overhead space), and 108 standard economy seats. Tickets are now available for all itineraries on delta.com.

These aren’t the only destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean that Delta will connect to next winter. Overall, the airline will provide flights to 50 cities in the region (and nearly 200 cities globally).

This is part of Delta’s ongoing global expansion efforts. In late 2023, the airline announced a new nonstop route from Atlanta to Mexico’s new Tulum Airport (TQO), set to begin on March 28, 2024, along with plans for daily nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) starting June 6, 2024. Spring and summer 2024 will also introduce new routes to Europe, including ATL to Zurich Airport (ZRH) on May 31; JFK to Italy’s Naples International Airport (NAP) and Ireland’s Shannon Airport (SNN), both starting May 23; and JFK to Germany’s Munich Airport (MUC) beginning April 9.