Roatán Travel Guide · Updated October 2026
Roatán Airport (RTB) & Direct Flights to Roatán
Every direct international flight into Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport for October 2026 through September 2027: which airlines fly to Roatán, from which cities, and on which days. Plus what to expect when you land, the San Pedro Sula alternative, and how to get from the airport to your hotel.
Landing soon? Book a private airport transfer.
Roatán Airport at a Glance
- Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
- Airport code RTB (ICAO: MHRO)
- Coxen Hole, Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras
- 12 direct international routes
- Central Standard Time, no daylight saving
Which Airlines Fly Direct to Roatán?
Roatán is easier to reach than many travelers expect. For the 2026–27 season, nine airlines fly direct to Roatán on 12 international routes from 10 cities across the United States, Canada and Central America. Every one of them lands at Roatán’s Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) in Coxen Hole, the same town as the Port of Roatán cruise terminal.
- From the United States: American Airlines from Miami (daily, all year) and Dallas, United from Houston and Denver, Delta from Atlanta, and Sun Country from Minneapolis.
- From Canada: Air Canada from Montreal and Toronto, Sunwing from Montreal and WestJet from Toronto, all on winter seasons.
- From Central America: TAG Airlines from Guatemala City and Tropic Air from Belize, both year-round.
If your city isn’t on the list, the most common routes are a connection through Miami or Houston, or a direct flight into San Pedro Sula (SAP) on the Honduran mainland, covered below.
Roatán Direct Flight Schedule 2026–2027
Below is the full direct flight schedule into Roatán airport for October 2026 through September 2027. Each airline’s season is listed with the days of the week it flies. “Ongoing” means the route runs year-round.
| Airline | Departing from | Season & days of the week |
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| American | MiamiUnited States · MIA |
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| American | DallasUnited States · DFW |
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| Delta | AtlantaUnited States · ATL |
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| United | HoustonUnited States · IAH |
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| United | DenverUnited States · DEN |
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| Sun Country | MinneapolisUnited States · MSP |
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| Airline | Departing from | Season & days of the week |
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| Air Canada | MontrealCanada · YUL |
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| Air Canada | TorontoCanada · YYZ |
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| Sunwing | MontrealCanada · YUL |
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| WestJet | TorontoCanada · YYZ |
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| Airline | Departing from | Season & days of the week |
|---|---|---|
| TAG Airlines | Guatemala CityGuatemala · GUA |
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| Tropic Air | BelizeBelize · BZE |
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Source: Bay Islands Tourism Bureau international airline schedule, as of October 15, 2026. Direct flights only. Days are departure days from the origin city. Schedules can change, so please confirm your specific flight with your airline.
When to Fly: Year-Round and Seasonal Flights to Roatán
Year-round flights. American flies to Roatán from Miami every day of the year, which makes Miami the most reliable gateway. United flies from Houston five days a week (Thursday through Monday) and daily over the holidays, from mid-February to early May and from late May to early August. Delta flies from Atlanta on Saturdays, adding more days from December 20 to April 10, with flights five days a week over the holidays. American from Dallas flies at least on Saturdays all season, and TAG Airlines (Guatemala City) and Tropic Air (Belize) fly to Roatán several days a week year-round.
The holiday peak. Between December 17 and January 6 Roatán has its widest choice of flights: American flies daily from both Miami and Dallas, United daily from Houston, Delta five days a week from Atlanta, and every Canadian winter route is running.
Winter seasonal flights. The Canadian routes run from mid-November or mid-December into April: Air Canada from Montreal (Saturdays) and Toronto (Sundays), Sunwing from Montreal (Mondays) and WestJet from Toronto. Sun Country adds Fridays from Minneapolis from December 11 to April 9, and United flies from Denver on Saturdays from October 31 to April 24.
Summer flights. From late May to early August, United flies daily from Houston and adds Saturday flights from Denver (May 29 to August 7), while American keeps flying from Dallas (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and Delta from Atlanta (Saturdays).
Flying Into San Pedro Sula (SAP) Instead
San Pedro Sula’s Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) is the main international gateway on the Honduran mainland, and it has 12 direct routes of its own, including some you can’t fly directly to Roatán: Madrid (Air Europa), Mexico City (Aeroméxico), Newark (United), Fort Lauderdale (JetBlue), Orlando (Frontier), San Salvador (Avianca) and Panama City (COPA).
Flying into San Pedro Sula means one more step to reach the island: a connecting flight to Roatán, or a trip to La Ceiba on the coast for the ferry. For most visitors from the US and Canada, a direct flight into Roatán is the simpler option. San Pedro Sula makes sense when it opens up a route from your city.
| Airline | Departing from | Season & days of the week |
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| American | MiamiUnited States · MIA |
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| Delta | AtlantaUnited States · ATL |
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| Frontier | OrlandoUnited States · MCO |
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| JetBlue | Fort LauderdaleUnited States · FLL |
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| United | HoustonUnited States · IAH |
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| United | NewarkUnited States · EWR |
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| Airline | Departing from | Season & days of the week |
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| Aeroméxico | Mexico CityMexico · MEX |
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| Air Europa | MadridSpain · MAD |
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| Airline | Departing from | Season & days of the week |
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| Avianca | San SalvadorEl Salvador · SAL |
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| COPA | Panama CityPanama · PTY |
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| Tropic Air | BelizeBelize · BZE |
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| TAG / CM | Guatemala CityGuatemala · GUA |
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Source: Bay Islands Tourism Bureau international airline schedule, as of October 15, 2026. Direct flights only. Days are departure days from the origin city. Schedules can change, so please confirm your specific flight with your airline.
Arriving at Roatán Airport: What to Expect
Roatán’s airport is small and easy to navigate. International flights park on the apron and you walk across the tarmac into the terminal, then clear immigration and customs and collect your bags. From there you step out into the arrivals lobby, where drivers wait holding signs with guests’ names and hotels.
The airport sits in Coxen Hole on the island’s southwest side, the same town as the Port of Roatán cruise terminal. The Isla Tropicale cruise port (formerly Mahogany Bay) is about three miles to the east.
One thing to know before you set your watch: Roatán stays on Central Standard Time all year and never changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its time difference with the US and Canada shifts in March and November. Our guide to ship time vs Roatán local time explains it.
Private Transfers From Roatán Airport
Skip the taxi line. Our private Roatán airport transfer takes you from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport to your hotel, villa or vacation rental, or to any ferry terminal or cruise port on the island, and back again when you leave.
- Private vehicle for up to 4 guests, luggage and bags included
- To or from Roatán airport, the ferry terminals and both cruise ports
- $84.99 per transfer, booked online in a few minutes
- Local Roatán operator since 2013
Staying on the island? Our Roatán excursions include roundtrip transport from your hotel, so once you land you won’t need a rental car to see the island.
Roatán Airport & Flights: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Roatán have an international airport?
Yes. Roatán’s airport is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (airport code RTB) in Coxen Hole, on the island’s southwest side. For the 2026–27 season it has 12 direct international routes from the United States, Canada and Central America.
What is the airport code for Roatán, Honduras?
Roatán’s IATA airport code is RTB, which is the code to search when booking flights. Its ICAO code, used by pilots and air traffic control, is MHRO.
What airlines fly direct to Roatán?
Nine airlines: American Airlines (Miami and Dallas), United (Houston and Denver), Delta (Atlanta), Sun Country (Minneapolis), Air Canada (Montreal and Toronto), Sunwing (Montreal), WestJet (Toronto), TAG Airlines (Guatemala City) and Tropic Air (Belize).
Are there direct flights to Roatán from the US?
Yes, from six US cities: Miami (American, daily all year), Houston (United), Dallas (American), Atlanta (Delta), Denver (United, Saturdays in season) and Minneapolis (Sun Country, Fridays in winter).
Can I fly direct to Roatán from Canada?
Yes, in the winter season. Air Canada flies from Montreal on Saturdays (December 12 to April 10) and from Toronto on Sundays (December 13 to April 11), Sunwing flies from Montreal on Mondays (December 14 to April 12), and WestJet flies from Toronto from November 15, up to three days a week from December 23 to March 31.
When are there the most flights to Roatán?
Over Christmas and New Year. Between December 17 and January 6, American flies daily from Miami and Dallas, United daily from Houston, Delta five days a week from Atlanta, and all the Canadian winter routes are flying.
Should I fly into Roatán or San Pedro Sula?
Flying into Roatán (RTB) lands you on the island itself. San Pedro Sula (SAP), on the mainland, has more routes, including Madrid, Mexico City, Newark, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, but you then need a connecting flight to Roatán or a trip to La Ceiba for the ferry.
How do I get from Roatán airport to West Bay or my hotel?
Book a private Roatán airport transfer: a private vehicle for up to 4 guests with luggage, $84.99, to your hotel, villa, a ferry terminal or a cruise port. Many resorts also send their own drivers, who wait in the arrivals lobby with name signs.
Is Roatán airport near the cruise port?
Yes. The airport and the Port of Roatán cruise terminal are both in Coxen Hole. The Isla Tropicale cruise port (formerly Mahogany Bay) is about three miles east.
What time zone is Roatán in?
Central Standard Time all year, with no daylight saving. From early November to mid-March Roatán matches US Central time; the rest of the year it is one hour behind US Central and two hours behind US Eastern.
More Roatán travel guides: Roatán travel information · Roatán weather & climate · Port of Roatán · Isla Tropicale cruise port · Things to do in Roatán
