The Key West International Airport (EYW) is consistently named one of the busiest small airports in the country. The airport has just eight gates in its terminals, and only continues to see significant passenger growth year after year - and is predicted to see an even more robust 2025 with the opening of the Concourse A complex. Is it such a surprise? As Americans increase their air travel, they’re more in tune to discovering places that are brimming with culture and excitement. Key West is a tempting destination, and its accessibility has never been better.

Here are all the year-round and seasonal direct (non-stop) flights to Key West, plus the latest news and air travel updates, and how our tiny island came to captivate travelers from around the world.

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Airlines that Travel to Key West

Allegiant Air

Direct Service: Asheville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Sanford, FL, and Tampa.

American Airlines

Direct Service: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Delta

Direct Service: Atlanta and NYC

JetBlue Airways

Direct Service: Boston and NYC

Silver Airways

Direct Service: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa.

United Airlines

Direct Service: Chicago, Houston, Newark, and Washington, D.C.

Flight schedules can change. For exact dates and routes, check with airlines directly before making your upcoming travel plans.

Need more convincing as to why tourism is booming in Key West? The southernmost island of the Florida Keys attracts all kinds of tourists, from nature-lovers to families to bachelorette parties. It has something for everyone, with a bit of history, nature, and raucous nightlife on the island’s famous Duval Street.

Many people come to the island because of its laid-back vibe and friendly hospitality. The Conch Republic prides itself as “one-human family,” where eccentricities are celebrated. Take the annual Fantasy Fest for example, where adults dress up in costumes (or barely dress at all) and take to the streets to party like it’s Mardi Gras in October.

Street festivals, parades, and live music occur year-round in Key West, just like the sunny weather. The island is happy to celebrate, with days-long events dedicated to the tasty Key lime or honoring the late resident author, Ernest Hemingway.

Sports fishermen and women can take part in fishing tournaments all year unlike northern fishing towns. If you love to snorkel and swim in the sea, take a day trip to Dry Tortugas to snorkel in the pristine waters of the national park. There you’ll see the massive, 19th-century Fort Jefferson, which is also open to explore and lends itself to stunning photos.

More Americans are flying into Key West than ever before - especially Floridians. State residents are saving on time and money by booking a flight from Sanford, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa. See The Gates Hotel’s special offer just for Florida and Georgia residents.

Learn more about everything Key West has to offer by visiting The Gates Hotel Blog, which highlights the island’s greatest assets. The Gates Hotel Key West is a Conde Nast award-winning hotel set in New Town that offers shuttle service to and from Old Town. At The Gates, guests can take a dip in our gorgeous pool or order a cocktail made with locally-distilled rum from the outdoor pool bar. Take a look at our exclusive deals.

See what our guests have to say about their Key West stay:

“We enjoyed our stay very much. Beautiful room. We could bring our pups and that's super important to us. The staff were very helpful and polite…We would recommend staying here and we can't wait to return.” - Sherrie Doucette, 5/5, Google review

“The “Gates” of Heaven. Really nice hotel, big room, big comfortable beds, big quiet pool…free downtown transportation…for breakfast, you have the choice between Starbucks or The Blind Pig food truck.” Lapinoloco, 5/5, TripAdvisor

“Place was great. Me and my wife did a weekend and had a great time…staff was awesome...there are plenty of gems for food…the room was modern, clean, and as cold as you wanted it to be. I definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to the Keys.” - Felix Concepcion, 5/5, Google review

“This was such a great experience for our honeymoon. There was so much to do from bars and restaurants to the multiple pools around the resort plus the service was fantastic. The room is nice and modern with a beautiful bathroom. Highly recommend.” Ayanna S, 5/5, TripAdvisor

“Really love this hotel…I couldn't be more happy with this hotel. It's a perfect place to be in Key West away from Duval Street but close enough to everything.” - llizzi bohm, 5/5, Google review