How to find cheap flights to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Antonio Maceo Airport is $289. A round-trip plane ticket to SCU right now is $463.
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To find cheap tickets to Santiago, where Antonio Maceo Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Santiago. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Santiago, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Antonio Maceo Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Santiago
June is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Santiago.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SCU.
Travel to Santiago in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SCU, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
April is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Santiago then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Santiago is warmest in August, with averages of between 73ºF and 93ºF.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 64ºF to 86ºF.
Hoping for clearer skies? January is the driest month in Santiago, averaging two days of rain.
September brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Antonio Maceo Airport, these airlines make traveling to Santiago nice and easy:
American Airlines offers the most punctual service. Up to 91% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a smart pick when reserving your SCU plane ticket.
SCU is located in the UTC-4 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to SCU? These hotels close to Antonio Maceo Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Antonio Maceo Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 87% of outbound flights landing when they should. That's good news whether you've got a connection ahead or you're heading home from this airport.
Getting to central Santiago from Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
SCU is located about 4 miles from central Santiago.
You'll get to the center in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SCU.
Santiago has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Santiago highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Santiago:
Bacardi Rum Factory: Located around 0.2 miles west of the city center, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Hotel Casa Granda Terrace Bar: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 0.5 miles south of the heart of Santiago.
How to get to Guantanamo from Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
Starting your trip in Guantanamo? From SCU, it takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 60 miles from the airport.
Traveling from Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU) to Bayamo
Bayamo is about 60 miles from Antonio Maceo Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It takes 2 hours 25 minutes or so to drive to Bayamo.
Explore more of Cuba
There are plenty more places to explore in Cuba, starting with Camaguey. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Church of San Juan de Dios are must-do's in this city, which is around 170 miles north-west of Santiago. Ign Agramonte International Airport (CMW) is the most convenient airport for Camaguey.
Another city in Cuba that has plenty of appeal is Holguin. From Santiago, it's roughly 70 miles north-west and serves up highlights like Hill of the Cross (Loma de la Cruz) and Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park. Swing by Mural Orígenes too. Frank Pais Airport (HOG) handles most flights into the city.
Round out your journey with Guantanamo. Roughly 45 miles east of Santiago, Catedral de Santa Catalina de Ricci, Palacio Salcines and Marti Park are reasons to go.