Cayman Airways has announced a new seasonal summer nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas, further expanding its U.S. network and strengthening air connectivity to the Cayman Islands.
Subject to regulatory approval, the route is scheduled to begin on May 24, 2026, and run through August 16, 2026. The service will operate weekly on Sundays, giving travellers in Central Texas a direct and convenient option to visit the Cayman Islands during the peak summer travel period. Tickets will go on sale from January 30 via the airline’s website.
Austin becomes the latest U.S. city added to Cayman Airways’ growing route map, supporting the national carrier’s mandate to stimulate tourism and promote economic development. In addition to boosting inbound travel, the new service is expected to benefit Cayman residents by providing a nonstop gateway to Central Texas, reducing the need to connect through major U.S. hub airports for business travel, education, and visits to friends and family.
Tourism Minister Gary Rutty said the new route targets a market with strong growth potential. “Austin is a fast-growing market, and introducing direct connectivity allows us to convert proven interest into actual arrivals. I look forward to this route strengthening the Cayman Islands’ presence in the U.S.A. and delivering real benefits for our tourism economy,” Rutty said.
Paul Tibbetts, executive vice president for Commercial Affairs and chief financial officer for Cayman Airways, noted that data analysis carried out with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism identified Austin as one of the largest unserved U.S. markets for Cayman travel, with particularly strong summer demand. He added that the nonstop service would offer greater convenience and significant travel time savings for passengers.
Director of Tourism Rosa Harris also welcomed the announcement, describing the route as a key part of the destination’s U.S. growth strategy. “This route plays an important role in our tourism strategy as it increases connectivity from Texas, one of our top source markets in the United States,” Harris said.
The Austin service is the latest addition to Cayman’s expanding roster of direct flights to the U.S. In December 2025, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines launched seasonal nonstop services from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Cayman, while Delta Air Lines began direct flights to New York and Detroit. Porter Airlines also started seasonal nonstop routes from Toronto and Ottawa in the same month.
