American Airlines fares to the Caribbean from $160

For the past couple of months, American Airlines has published some budget rates to reach some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands. I’m sharing these under $400 deals with confidence that these low rates will stick around for at least another week or so. So now is the best time to plan a getaway this spring, summer or even over the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s holidays.

One-way from/to Atlanta:

• Antigua $183 south, $185 north
• Curacao $160 south, $219 north
• NEW! Grenada $160 south, $178 north
• Antigua $183 south, $185 north
• Curacao $160 south, $178 north

Travel dates:

• Antigua March 23-May 1; Sept 6-Jan 25 south / March 27-May 4; Aug 29-Sept 29; Dec 30-Jan 25 north
• Curacao March 27-May 30; Aug 22-Jan 25 south / March 27-June 8; July 26-Jan 25 north
• Grenada April 18-May 23; Sept 10-26; Nov 21-Dec 12; Jan 29-Feb 14 south / Sept 20-Dec 7; Dec 24-Feb 15 north
• Antigua April 18-29; Aug 29-Sept 29; Dec 12-Feb 19 south / April 19-May 2; Sept 13-Oct 5; Nov 1-Feb 19 north
• Curacao April 18-May 23; Aug 27-Oct 3; Jan 1-Feb 14 south / Sept 20-Dec 7; Dec 24-Feb 15 north

There’s one more island destination with great rates – St. Lucia. Sale dates are not as prevalent yet will be an ideal spot for New Year’s or to celebrate early 2024 (Valentine’s Day?).

One-way from/to Atlanta:

• St Lucia $150 south, $238 north

Travel dates:

• St Lucia Dec 30-Feb 19 south; Jan 17-Feb 19 north

These one-way rates are for Basic Economy class. Although these routes do permit one carry-on bag and one checked bag at no extra cost. Not included is an advance seat selection or date changes. You will have the option to upgrade to Main Cabin Economy for about $40 more each way. With that upgrade, you’ll be permitted to choose a seat and changes are free (a fare difference may apply). Both class fares are nonrefundable.

Flight service from Atlanta will require one connection in both directions in Miami.

Worth noting: The trade winds keep Curacao a pleasant temperature year-round and is located outside the hurricane belt — so there’s no bad time to visit.

Antigua’s 95-mile shoreline is best known for its pink and white sandy beaches. Her sister island Barbuda is surrounded by protective reefs and features a large lagoon and Frigate Bird sanctuary.

Whether in or out of the hurricane zone, we strongly suggest travel insurance when visiting the Caribbean. Visit InsureMyTrip.com to compare numerous policy options.

See Clark’s Travel Planning and Booking Guide for the best tips on stress-free travel.