2025 is already shaping up to be an incredible year in travel with new flight routes and abundant affordable travel options.
And if Detroit Metro Airport is a convenient airport for you then we have even more good news. Delta has singled out this U.S. airport as the departure point for 2 new nonstop flights to popular Caribbean destinations.
So where can you go? And that all important question, how much will it cost?
Here’s what you need to know:
New Flights To Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Delta is launching new Saturday flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. These flights will launch on May 10 and are currently scheduled to operate until August 2.
We love the convenience of Saturday flights and the joy of spending a full week in the sun.
So how much do these flights cost? I looked at flight prices for soon after the flights’ launch in mid-May. Flying out on May 17 and returning on May 24 would cost $724 for a round-trip flight.
This route has an outbound flight time of 4 hours 19 minutes and an inbound flight time of 4 hours 50 minutes.
This price is based on a basic economy class ticket, which means you can’t select your seats and that the flight is non-changeable.
New Flights To Nassau, Bahamas
Delta isn’t content with just one new Caribbean flight route. They’re also launching new flights from Delta Metro Airport to Nassau in the Bahamas (landing at Lynden Pindling International Airport).
If you want to escape to paradise this winter, then you’ll be pleased to hear that Delta has just relaunched a weekly nonstop route between the two destinations. These flights are available now and are scheduled to run until April 12.
This is the only nonstop flight route between these two cities, making the Bahamas more accessible than ever for those living in or around the metro Detroit area.
So how much would these flights set you back? I looked at flights flying out on February 8 and returning on February 15. These would cost $768 for a roundtrip flight.
This route has an outbound flight time of 3 hours 29 minutes and an inbound flight time of 3 hours 34 minutes.
Just like the sample route above, this price is based on a basic economy class ticket which means you can’t select your seats and that the flight is non-changeable. To upgrade to a main cabin ticket would cost $848 (or an additional $80 per person).
Benefits of a main cabin ticket include the ability to select and change your seat and cancel your ticket for full credit if needed.
Exploring A Caribbean Island Paradise
The flight prices to visit both Punta Cana and Nassau from Detroit are relatively similar, but which island paradise is right for you?
Both offer incredible beaches. In Punta Cana, you’ll find powdery white sand beaches that stretch for miles. Juanillo Beach and Arena Gorda Beach are considered two of the best in the resort.
Nassau also boasts stunning white sand beaches that look like the front of a postcard! Cabbage Beach and Cable Beach are considered the best in this resort.
Both Nassau and Punta Cana are also great spots for scuba diving, but strong currents in Punta Cana mean the diving here can sometimes be unreliable. Meanwhile, Nassau is known for its shark encounters.
Locations such as Shark Wall, Shark Arena, and Shark Runway (the clues in the name!) are the best spots for diving with sharks in Nassau. Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas offers Nassau’s best shark diving experiences. These cost $242 per person.
If you have one eye on your budget, then it’s worth noting that Punta Cana tends to be more affordable than Nassau. Like-for-like hotels are cheaper in Punta Cana, and everyday expenses such as restaurants and experiences are cheaper than in Nassau too.
According to Budget Your Trip, the average daily cost (per person) in Punta Cana is $174, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $228. But of course, these costs can vary wildly depending on the standard of accommodation you choose, as well as what you plan to see and do on your trip.
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