Key West, United States: trips from $536
Key West is the end of the road, a small island of pastel conch houses, sunset celebrations and reef snorkelling at the tip of the Florida Keys.
Trips to Key West from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$633 $536 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $97 (15%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Lowest fares to Key West by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $147 | 1 |
| Baltimore | $306 | 1 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $317 | 1 |
| Chicago | $319 | 1 |
| Hartford | $340 | 2 |
| San Juan | $342 | 1 |
| Minneapolis | $390 | 1 |
| Buffalo | $446 | 1 |
| Boston | $469 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- October: Fantasy Fest brings costumes and crowds in late October
- June, July, August, September, October, November: Hurricane season; hotel rates drop in late summer
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season; many visitors wait until November
Where to stay in Key West
- Old Town: Conch houses, Duval Street bars and most sights within walking distance.
- Duval Street: Right in the thick of the bars and live music.
- Truman Annex: Quiet gated streets steps from Old Town and Fort Zachary Taylor beach.
- New Town: Chain hotels near the airport and Smathers Beach at lower rates.
What to do in Key West
- Watch the sunset celebration in Mallory Square
- Tour the Ernest Hemingway Home and meet its six-toed cats
- Snorkel or dive the reef at Dry Tortugas National Park
- Drive the Overseas Highway across the Seven Mile Bridge
- Eat key lime pie on Duval Street
Good to know
| Airports | Key West International (EYW), Miami International (MIA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | island, beach, nightlife, romantic, history |
Key West in pictures
Questions about Key West
When is the best time to visit Key West?
January, February, March, April, May, November and December. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season; many visitors wait until November
Do US citizens need a passport for Key West?
No. Key West is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Key West right now?
Key West from Boston, Nov 27–30, 2026, from $536 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Key West on the ground?
Key West is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.