Direct Flights from New York to Belize City
Nonstop service from EWR to BZE on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River. The Belize River empties into the Caribbean Sea eight kilometres from Belize City on the Philip Goldson Highway on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and industrial hub.
Top things to do in Belize City
- Lamanai is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a major city of the Maya civilization, located in the north of Belize, in Orange Walk District.
- Altun Ha is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Maya city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Belize City and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the shore of the Caribbe…
- The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a zoo in Belize, located some 47 kilometres (29 mi) west of Belize City on the Western Highway. Set in 12 hectares, the zoo was founded in 1983 by Sharon Matola.
- The Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist is an Anglican cathedral church, located in Belize City, Belize. It is the oldest Anglican Church in Central America.
- The Museum of Belize is an art and history museum in Belize City, Belize.
- The Billy Barquedier National Park is a national park in Belize, located between 16.5–19 miles on the Hummingbird Highway in Stann Creek District, south of Belize City.
- Five Blues Lake National Park is a 10-acre parcel of tropical forest in Belize, which is enclosed by over 4,000 acres of limestone hills.
- The Bliss Institute is a theatre, museum, and National Arts Council in the cultural centre of Belize City. It is named after Baron Bliss.
- Holy Redeemer Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Belize City, Belize. It is canonically the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan.
- Baron Bliss Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Belize City. Established in 1885 on the former site of a Spanish fortress which was extremely damaged after the Battle of St.
- The Maritime Museum is a museum in Belize City, Belize. The museum is located at the North Front St, Marine Terminal at Swing Bridge in the former fire station. The museum opened in 1996.
- Ambergris Museum is a Mesoamerican archaeology museum in San Pedro Town, Belize. It houses ancient Mayan civilization artifacts.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Belize City
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Belize City is December–February, when daytime highs are a comfortable around 80°F.
- How long to stay
- Belize City rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Lamanai, Altun Ha, and Belize Zoo and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Belize City?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Belize City (BZE) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Belize City?
- United flies nonstop between New York (EWR) and Belize City (BZE).
- How far is Belize City from New York?
- Belize City is about 1,807 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Belize City?
- Popular things to do include Lamanai, Altun Ha, Belize Zoo, St. John's Cathedral (Belize City), and more.
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