Key West is served by Key West International Airport (EYW), a small airport on the island. Due to its remote location at the end of the Florida Keys, air service into EYW is limited and often expensive, focusing on connections from major Florida hubs and a handful of direct routes from the Eastern U.S. into Key West. Most service is operated by regional carriers.
The airport's most vital routes into Key West are domestic flights from major hubs within Florida, primarily Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). These provide connections to Key West from global networks. Direct flights also operate from other Florida cities like Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO) into EYW, as well as seasonal services from cities in the Northeast and Midwest such as Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), and New York (LGA).
Key West International is served by a mix of major and regional carriers flying into EYW. American Airlines (via American Eagle) and Delta Air Lines (via Delta Connection) operate the core hub flights from Miami and Atlanta into Key West. Silver Airways and Cape Air provide essential regional connectivity from other Florida cities to EYW. United and JetBlue may operate seasonal service into Key West.
Finding "cheap" flights to Key West is challenging. To get the best fares into EYW, book well in advance—at least 2-3 months for peak season (winter). For significantly lower prices and more options into the Florida Keys, most travelers fly into Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and drive (approx. 3-4 hours from Miami to Key West) or take a connecting flight to EYW. Always compare the total cost and time of flying direct to EYW versus flying to Miami/Fort Lauderdale and driving to Key West. The airport is best for convenience, not for budget travel into Key West.