You can now fly nonstop from Orlando to these 6 dreamy, tropical destinations with this popular airline

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2023/09/16: A Southwest Airlines plane prepares to depart from a gate at Orlando International Airport. Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it was better-prepared to handle upcoming winter weather due to the carriers

Southwest Airlines has added nonstop routes to several tropical destinations from the Orlando International Airport. 

Grab your suntan lotion because you can now head to:

  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
  • Nassau, Bahamas
  • Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
  • Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Beginning on June 4, 2024, Southwest will launch daily service to and from these destinations. 

Southwest currently has existing service routes from Orlando to Aruba and Montego Bay, Jamaica. 

Orlando International Airport welcomes new international airline with flights starting at $89

Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines announced they'd be lowering the requirements to qualify for the top levels of its frequent-flyer program. 

The airline said it would reduce by 20% the number of flights needed to qualify for its "A-List" and "A-List Preferred" levels in its Rapid Rewards program. 

The changes will start next year for travelers aiming to hit elite status in 2025.