Airlines Offering Relatively Cheap Flights from Australia to the Caribbean

No carrier flies nonstop; all routes require 1–2 stops. Best-value options (subject to season/sales):

1. LATAM Airlines

SYD/MEL → Santiago (SCL) → Caribbean (Cancún, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo). Strong South America network.

2. Caribbean Airlines

SYD → Port of Spain (POS) nonstop (787); connects to Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, etc. Only airline with Australia–Caribbean nonstop leg.

3. Aeroméxico

SYD/MEL → Mexico City (MEX) → Cancún, Mérida, Havana. Good Mexico/Caribbean coverage.

4. Copa Airlines

SYD/MEL → Panama City (PTY) → 15+ Caribbean destinations. Efficient hub.

5. United Airlines

SYD → SFO/LAX/HOU → Caribbean (many Star Alliance connections).

6. Air Canada

SYD/MEL → YVR/YYZ → Caribbean (Star Alliance).

7. Jetstar Airways

SYD/MEL/BNE → Gold Coast (OOL) → connect Caribbean Airlines (POS) or other.

8. Hawaiian Airlines

SYD → HNL → Caribbean (limited: Cancún, Puerto Vallarta).

Booking Tips

• Book 4–6 months ahead.
• Use Skyscanner/Google Flights "whole month" view.
• Consider positioning flights to LAX/SFO for more options.
• Check baggage fees (LCCs charge extra).

Fares typically AUD 1,800–3,500 return in economy.