In 2026, several major US hubs offer direct flights to the Bahamas, primarily landing in Nassau (NAS) or Freeport (FPO). From the East Coast, you can find non-stop service from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York (JFK and LGA), Newark, and Philadelphia. Florida cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale are the busiest gateways, with flights taking as little as 45 minutes. From the Northeast, Boston and Washington D.C. (DCA and IAD) also provide year-round direct flights. For travelers in the Midwest, Chicago (ORD) and Detroit offer seasonal and year-round options. Interestingly, the West Coast has seen expanded service in 2026, with Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle now offering direct routes on select days to accommodate the growing demand for Caribbean travel. Major carriers including American Airlines, Delta, United, JetBlue, and Southwest dominate these routes, while smaller "island hoppers" like Silver Airways connect Florida directly to the smaller Out Islands like Exuma and Eleuthera.