by Brian Major
Last updated: 3:10 PM ET, Fri May 9, 2025
Delta Air Lines
will launch nonstop flights to Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International
Airport from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport beginning
December 20. The Saturday departures will extend through April 11, 2026.
The new flights
follow Delta's decision to reinstate nonstop service from Detroit Metropolitan
Airport to Grand Cayman, also beginning 20 December 2025, according to Cayman
Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) officials.
“Expanding our
airlift capacity has been a cornerstone of our tourism development
strategy," said Rosa Harris, the Cayman Islands’ director of tourism.
"By
implementing a comprehensive aviation strategy and fostering key airline
partnerships, we're successfully enhancing accessibility to our islands,
particularly from our vital Northeast market,” Harris said.
Although New
York has been a longtime key gateway and the top U.S. source market for the Cayman Islands, the December flights will mark the first
time in more than a decade that Delta will operate service from JFK, CIDOT
officials said.
“This
announcement demonstrates the strong confidence that our airline partners have
in the Cayman Islands,” said Gary Hendricks-Dominguez, CIDOT’s deputy director
- international marketing and promotions.
“Delta’s
commitment to establishing new routes reflects their recognition of our
islands' appeal, the strength of our tourism product, and the robust demand
from travelers seeking our unique blend of luxury, natural beauty, and
authentic experiences,” he added.
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