American Resumes Miami to Cap-Haïtien Flights
American Airlines has restarted nonstop service between Miami and Haiti's northern city of Cap-Haïtien, while Port-au-Prince remains off its schedule.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Air Travel
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American Airlines resumed nonstop service between Miami International Airport and Cap-Haïtien on November 1, 2026, operating one daily flight aboard Boeing 737 aircraft. The route does not extend to Port-au-Prince, which remains restricted for U.S. airline operations under federal restrictions.
Why it matters
The restored route gives travelers a nonstop link between South Florida and northern Haiti, connecting Cap-Haïtien to American's broader network through its Miami hub. Sunrise Airways already serves the same South Florida to Haiti corridor, so the return adds competition on that route.
American operates one daily Boeing 737 flight between Miami International Airport and Cap-Haïtien, with premium cabin seating and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi provided by AT&T. Service to Port-au-Prince remains off the schedule due to federal restrictions on U.S. carrier operations there, and the source does not say when that may change.
The players
American Airlines
American Airlines is a major U.S. carrier headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and one of the largest airlines in the world by fleet and network size.
Sunrise Airways
Sunrise Airways is an airline that already provides service on the South Florida to Haiti corridor, competing with American on the same market.
The details
The flight operates nonstop from Miami, and passengers can connect to American's wider network through the Miami hub. Premium seating and in-flight high-speed Wi-Fi are included on the Boeing 737 service.
Timeline
June: American first reported plans to relaunch the Cap-Haïtien route.
October 2026: Launch-day celebration plans were reported.
November 1, 2026: Daily Miami to Cap-Haïtien service launched.
Travel Outlook
The restart points to how U.S. carriers are working within federal limits on Haiti flights, with Cap-Haïtien returning to the schedule while Port-au-Prince stays restricted. The move also sets American alongside Sunrise Airways on a route where capacity and competition are shaping how travelers reach northern Haiti.
Travelers heading from South Florida to northern Haiti now have a daily nonstop option on American, which can simplify connections through Miami. Anyone hoping to reach Port-au-Prince will still need to book other routings, since American's service there remains restricted.
The takeaway
Travelers to northern Haiti should check the current American schedule before booking, since Cap-Haïtien is now served nonstop from Miami while Port-au-Prince is not. Comparing options with Sunrise Airways on the same corridor can help identify the most convenient fare.
Further reading
For more on how carriers route travelers across the Caribbean, see Air Travel.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Caribbean Journal.
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