STI to MIA
Flights from Santiago de los Caballeros to Miami
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Santiago to Miami is a two and a half hour nonstop on American, landing in the North Terminal with immigration on arrival. Cibao airport is compact and check-in moves quickly, but the road from Santiago can be slow in the morning rush, so leave the city two and a half hours before departure. Many travelers from Haiti's north use this route in reverse, crossing at Dajabón the day before and overnighting in Santiago rather than risking a same-day border and flight.
Airlines flying Santiago de los Caballeros to Miami
| Airline | Service | Days | Checked bags | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Nonstop2h 15m | Daily | 1 free checked bag (50 lb) to Haiti on all fares except Basic Economy; Basic Economy pays $45 online or $50 at the airport. |
Total price includes taxes and the Jetvala service fee; baggage fees may apply.
What it costs
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$368
Indicative one-way total
Based on typical low-season fares booked early, as of September 2, 2026. Taxes and the Jetvala service fee included. Live prices appear in search results.
When to book
The Dominican Republic is a year-round market: over 10 million passengers flew between the US and the DR in the year to June 2025. Prices rise for Christmas, Semana Santa (Easter week) and July to August. February to early April and September to early November are the sweet spots. Three to six weeks ahead is a good target outside holidays.
About the airports
STI
Cibao International Airport
Santiago de los Caballeros, DO · America/Santo_Domingo
Cibao International serves Santiago de los Caballeros and the Cibao valley, the DR's second city and the region with the closest ties to Haiti's north. Many Haitian families in the US use Santiago as a plan B when Cap-Haïtien flights are full, crossing at Dajabón with a trusted driver.
MIA
Miami International Airport
Miami, US · America/New_York
Miami International is the gateway between the United States and the Caribbean, and for Haiti it is the hub that matters most: the busiest Cap-Haïtien route, the connecting point for American's flights from New York, Boston, Atlanta and Philadelphia, and the airport closest to Little Haiti and North Miami. Broward and Miami-Dade counties together hold the largest Haitian population in the country.
Arriving at Miami
International arrivals clear immigration in the North or South Terminal. Miami is one of the slowest US airports for visitor passports in the afternoon, when the Caribbean and South American banks land together; Mobile Passport Control (free app) and Global Entry cut the wait to minutes for eligible travelers. Connecting passengers collect bags after customs and re-check them at the transfer desk before returning through TSA.
The MIA Mover connects the terminals to the Rental Car Center and Miami Central Station, where Metrorail (Orange Line) runs downtown in 15 minutes and Tri-Rail heads north to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Rideshare pickup is on the departures level; a car to Little Haiti or North Miami is 20 to 30 minutes.