After an 11-year absence, Viva Aerobus resumes nonstop flights to Miami International Airport with two new routes for the 2024 summer season. The low cost airline will be the third Mexican carrier to offer service to Miami.After an 11-year absence, Viva Aerobus resumes nonstop flights to Miami International Airport with two new routes

The last Viva Aerobus operation in Miami was on May 5, 2012 with a service operated by Boeing 737-300. The Mexican company will compete with American Airlines on its two new routes. Due to Mexico’s elevation to Category 1 status, the airline has made a significant expansion in the United States.

The low-cost carrier will offer 3,036 weekly seats to and from Miami International Airport next summer. In addition, Viva Aerobus’ Florida schedule also includes two new routes from Merida and Monterrey to Orlando.

«Mexico has been one of the fastest growing travel destinations at MIA in recent years, and I am excited to see Viva Aerobus add to that growth with its new service to Monterrey and Merida coming soon,» said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Mexico was Miami’s second largest international market in 2022, with nearly 1.7 million passengers. Currently, Miami’s network of Mexican destinations has nonstop service to Mexico City, Cancun, Cozumel, Merida, Monterrey and Guadalajara.

In addition to Miami, Viva Aerobus’ U.S. expansion also includes new service to Oakland, Austin, Denver and Orlando. In addition to expanding its international operations, the low-cost airline announced 17 new domestic routes at Felipe Angeles International Airport, strengthening domestic connectivity in the region.

Flight schedule between Monterrey and Miami

Starts July 1, 2024

• Monterrey – Miami Flight VB 730 MTY 08:35 – MIA 13:50 Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Miami – Monterrey Flight VB 731 MIA 14:50 – MTY 16:10 Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Monterrey – Merida Flight Schedule

Beginning July 2, 2024

• Merida – Miami Flight VB 754 MID 12:30 – MIA 16:20 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Miami – Merida Flight VB 755 MIA 17:20 – MID 17:45 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

«This new route not only connects individual cities, but offers passengers from La Ciudad Mágica a wide range of connecting flights linking Monterrey and Mérida to more than 30 key destinations to discover Mexico. It also represents more opportunities for Mexican travelers to enjoy Miami’s natural wonders, museums and theme parks, catering to the leisure, VFR and business markets; thus boosting tourism and the local economy» said, Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus.

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