• The airline will increase its seat capacity by 34% during the winter season compared to the previous year.
MIAMI — American Airlines announced an expansion to its operation in the Cayman Islands, strengthening winter flying on its route between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM).
Starting Oct. 6, 2025, to April 6, 2026, the airline will operate a third frequency on its MIA-GCM route utilising an Airbus A319 with capacity for 128 passengers, complementing its seasonal schedule to GCM.
“We are proud to solidify our presence in Grand Cayman and reinforce our service offering to these wonderful islands,” said José María Giraldo, Managing Director of Operations for Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and Central America at American Airlines. “This new route enhances connectivity for our customers through our Miami hub, providing seamless access to over 150 destinations across our global network.”
With this additional frequency, American will increase its seat capacity by 34% in Grand Cayman, compared to the previous year.
Winter flying in Grand Cayman
American plans to operate up to eight daily flights from GCM to the U.S., including 28 weekly flights to MIA, 14 weekly flights to Charlotte (CLT), up to one daily flight to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Chicago (ORD), and weekly service to Philadelphia (PHL).
“We are pleased with American’s decision to resume the third flight from MIA to GCM for the full winter season. This additional flight, and the overall increase in seat capacity, is a testament to the Cayman Islands’ positioning as a luxury destination and our ability to attract a premium clientele,” shared Mrs. Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism. “The increase in air seat capacity from American and the number of flights from the United States demonstrates the confidence that American has in the Cayman Islands to deliver exceptional experiences that lead to repeat visitors. We look forward to continuing a fruitful business development partnership with American Airlines.”
MIA-GCM third winter flight schedule
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Origin
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Destination
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Service
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Departure time
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Arrival time*
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Aircraft
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MIA
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GCM
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Daily*
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6:15 p.m.
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7:05 p.m.
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A319
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GCM
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MIA
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8:30 a.m.
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11:05 a.m.
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*Operating between Oct. 6, 2025, and April 6, 2026.
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