Honeymoon from the USA
Every destination seen through a US passport: where you can go without an embassy visa, how long it takes from New York, and what a week for two costs in USD.
The short answer
69 of 83 honeymoon places need no embassy visa on a US passport. The closest are Bahamas, Cancún and Saint Lucia.
Cheapest abroad without an embassy visa: Mount Abu ($385), Mahabaleshwar ($385) and Nainital ($420) for a simple week for two.
- No embassy visa
- 69 of 83
- Under 6 hours away
- 10
- At home
- 7
- Prices in
- USD
Minimoons and short trips
Short flight, no embassy visa
Within about six hours of New York, with visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or a quick online form. Good for a short honeymoon or a minimoon.
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Honeymoons without leaving the USA
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Make the most of your leave
The cheapest weeks to take off in 2027
Nine days away for the fewest days of leave, using the USA’s public holidays and weekends.
Sat 16 Jan – Sun 24 Jan
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sat 13 Feb – Sun 21 Feb
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Presidents Day
Sat 29 May – Sun 6 Jun
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Memorial Day
Sat 12 Jun – Sun 20 Jun
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Juneteenth National Independence Day
The full list
Every destination on a US passport
Sorted by how easy entry is, then by flight time from New York. Prices are for two people for 7 nights on the ground, flights not included.
| Destination | Visa | From JFK | Simple week | Comfort week | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Keys United States | Home country | ~3h | $2,450 | $4,620 | Jul, Nov–May |
| Smoky Mountains United States | Home country | ~3h | $1,785 | $3,185 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Aspen United States | Home country | ~4h | $3,430 | $6,860 | Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Sedona United States | Home country | ~7h | $2,590 | $5,110 | Mar–May, Aug–Nov |
| Napa Valley United States | Home country | ~7.5h | $3,500 | $6,510 | Apr–Nov |
| Maui United States | Home country | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $3,430 | $5,810 | All year |
| Kauaʻi United States | Home country | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $3,395 | $5,775 | All year |
| Bahamas Bahamas | Visa-free, 240 days · official | ~3h | $2,810 | $5,680 | Nov–Jul |
| Cancún Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~4h | $1,220 | $3,180 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Saint Lucia Saint Lucia | Visa-free, 42 days · official | ~4.5h | $1,960 | $4,690 | Nov–Jul |
| Costa Rica Costa Rica | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~5h | $1,610 | $3,395 | Dec–Apr |
| Tulum Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~5.5h | $1,290 | $3,250 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Iceland Iceland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~6h | $2,800 | $5,180 | Jun–Mar |
| Azores Portugal | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~6h | $1,400 | $2,660 | Mar–Nov |
| Banff Canada | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~6.5h | $2,632 | $4,592 | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar |
| Paris France | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~8h | $1,904 | $4,004 | Apr–Oct |
| Marrakech Morocco | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~8h | $805 | $2,100 | Sep–May |
| Lapland Finland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~8.5h | $2,170 | $4,900 | Jun–Mar |
| Swiss Alps Switzerland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~10.5h | $3,020 | $5,470 | Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Dubrovnik & Hvar Croatia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | $1,470 | $3,430 | May–Sep |
| Santorini Greece | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $1,526 | $3,836 | May–Oct |
| Amalfi Coast Italy | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $1,750 | $4,130 | May–Oct |
| Istanbul Türkiye | Visa-free · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $945 | $2,170 | Apr–Nov |
| Cappadocia Türkiye | Visa-free · official | ~14h · 1 stop | $1,015 | $2,730 | Apr–Oct |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | Visa-free, 30 days · official | ~17h · 1 stop | $1,435 | $3,395 | Oct–May |
| Bora Bora French Polynesia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~17.5h · 1 stop | $3,030 | $8,000 | May–Sep (rated Good) |
| Kyoto Japan | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $1,302 | $3,122 | Nov |
| Cape Town & Winelands South Africa | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~19h · 1 stop | $1,015 | $2,520 | Sep–May |
| Seychelles Seychelles | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | $1,990 | $4,440 | Jun–Aug, Oct |
| Fiji Fiji | Visa-free, 120 days · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | $1,700 | $3,660 | May–Oct |
| Koh Samui Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $700 | $2,170 | Feb–Aug |
| Mauritius Mauritius | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $1,260 | $3,360 | May, Sep–Nov |
| Phuket & Krabi Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $665 | $1,820 | Dec–Apr |
| Langkawi Malaysia | Visa-free · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $721 | $1,771 | Jan–Mar |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | Visa-free · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $700 | $1,610 | Feb, Jun–Jul |
| Singapore Singapore | Visa-free · official | ~23h · 1 stop | $1,400 | $3,150 | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep |
| Scottish Highlands United Kingdom | eTA (online) · official | ~8h | $1,855 | $3,325 | May–Jun (rated Good) |
| Zanzibar Tanzania | Visa on arrival · official | ~19h · 1 stop | $963 | $2,608 | Jun–Mar |
| Maasai Mara Kenya | eTA (online) · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $5,520 | $9,020 | Jun–Mar |
| Maldives Maldives | Visa on arrival · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $2,708 | $6,208 | Jan–Apr, Jun |
| Queenstown New Zealand | eTA (online) · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $2,450 | $4,620 | Nov–Apr |
| Gold Coast Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~23h · 1 stop | $1,680 | $3,290 | Apr–Jan |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $630 | $1,820 | Dec–Apr |
| Noosa Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $1,820 | $3,640 | Apr–Jan |
| Byron Bay Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $2,030 | $4,060 | Apr–Jan |
| Bali Indonesia | Visa on arrival · official | ~24h · 1 stop | $685 | $1,910 | May–Oct |
| Whitsundays Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24h · 1 stop | $2,170 | $4,410 | Apr–Nov |
| Port Douglas & Daintree Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24h · 1 stop | $2,182 | $4,142 | Jun–Nov |
| Tasmania Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24.5h · 1 stop | $1,960 | $3,640 | Oct–Apr |
| Great Ocean Road Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~27.5h · 1 stop | $1,960 | $3,500 | Jun–Sep, Nov–Apr |
| Margaret River Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~30.5h · 1 stop | $2,380 | $4,270 | Oct–May |
| Kashmir India | e-Visa · official | ~17.5h · 1 stop | $560 | $1,400 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Ladakh India | e-Visa · official | ~17.5h · 1 stop | $595 | $1,330 | Jun–Sep |
| Udaipur India | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $560 | $1,610 | Sep–Mar |
| Jaipur India | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $455 | $1,260 | Oct–Mar |
| Bhutan Bhutan | e-Visa · official | ~19h · 1 stop | $2,380 | $3,710 | Nov–Dec |
| Manali India | e-Visa · official | ~19h · 1 stop | $455 | $1,085 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Feb |
| Goa India | e-Visa · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $525 | $1,295 | Nov–May |
| Mussoorie India | e-Visa · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $420 | $1,050 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Hoi An & Ha Long Bay Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | $595 | $1,610 | Feb–Apr |
| Nainital India | e-Visa · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | $420 | $1,050 | Oct–May |
| Shimla India | e-Visa · official | ~21h · 1 stop | $420 | $1,085 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Lakshadweep India | e-Visa · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $955 | $1,830 | Oct–Apr |
| Phu Quoc Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $630 | $1,540 | Dec–Apr |
| Kerala India | e-Visa · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $560 | $1,470 | Dec–Mar |
| Darjeeling India | e-Visa · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $420 | $1,015 | Nov–Mar |
| Mount Abu India | e-Visa · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $385 | $910 | Sep–Apr |
| Meghalaya India | e-Visa · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $455 | $980 | Nov–Apr |
| Andaman Islands India | e-Visa · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $710 | $1,725 | Nov–Apr |
| Mahabaleshwar India | e-Visa · official | ~23h · 1 stop | $385 | $980 | Nov–May |
| Ooty India | e-Visa · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $420 | $980 | Dec–Apr |
| Coorg India | e-Visa · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $490 | $1,330 | Nov–Apr |
| Gangtok & Sikkim India | e-Visa · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $490 | $1,155 | Feb, Oct–Dec |
| Wayanad India | e-Visa · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $455 | $1,155 | Nov–Feb |
| Kodaikanal India | e-Visa · official | ~24h · 1 stop | $420 | $980 | Jan–Mar |
| Munnar India | e-Visa · official | ~24.5h · 1 stop | $455 | $1,155 | Dec–Mar |
| Barcelona & Mallorca Spain | Visa required · official | ~8.5h | $1,470 | $3,010 | Mar–Nov |
| Georgia Georgia | Visa required · official | ~14.5h · 1 stop | $665 | $1,400 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Baku Azerbaijan | Visa required · official | ~15h · 1 stop | $770 | $1,645 | Apr–Oct |
| Egypt Egypt | Visa required · official | ~16h · 1 stop | $735 | $1,680 | Nov–Apr |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | Visa required · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $1,435 | $2,940 | Oct–Apr |
| Pokhara Nepal | Visa required · official | ~20h · 1 stop | $525 | $1,260 | Oct–Apr |
| Palawan Philippines | Visa required · official | ~26h · 1 stop | $854 | $1,904 | Jan–Apr |
What the visa labels mean, sources and downloads
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
Visa rules from the Passport Index dataset (updated 2026-10-10), for tourism stays; not individually confirmed with each government. Always confirm on the linked official site before booking. Travel times are door-to-door estimates. Rates as of 2026-10-09. Download: CSV · JSON
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Flight times from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and MiamiThe popular places from each home airport
| Destination | New York | Los Angeles | Chicago | Miami |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui | ~13.5h | ~5.5h | ~11.5h | ~13h |
| Saint Lucia | ~4.5h | ~8.5h | ~6h | ~3.5h |
| Cancún | ~4h | ~5h | ~3.5h | ~1.5h |
| Santorini | ~13.5h | ~17.5h | ~14.5h | ~15.5h |
| Amalfi Coast | ~13.5h | ~18h | ~15h | ~15.5h |
| Bahamas | ~3h | ~6h | ~3.5h | ~1h |
| Napa Valley | ~7.5h | ~3h | ~6h | ~7.5h |
| Kauaʻi | ~13.5h | ~6h | ~12h | ~13.5h |
| Florida Keys | ~3h | ~5.5h | ~3h | ~1h |
Questions couples ask
Questions couples from the USA ask
Which honeymoon destinations are visa-free for US passport holders?
Of the 83 destinations we cover, these need no embassy visa on a US passport (visa-free, on arrival, an online eTA or an e-visa): Saint Lucia, Santorini, Amalfi Coast, Bora Bora, Seychelles, Maldives, Bahamas, Paris, Lapland and Swiss Alps, and 59 more. Rules change, so check the official source before you book.
What is the closest international honeymoon from the USA?
From New York, the shortest trips abroad without an embassy visa are Bahamas (about 3 hours), Cancún (about 4 hours), Saint Lucia (about 4.5 hours) and Costa Rica (about 5 hours).
What is the cheapest honeymoon abroad from the USA?
On the ground, the cheapest no-embassy-visa picks are Mount Abu (from $385 for a simple week for two), Mahabaleshwar (from $385 for a simple week for two) and Nainital (from $420 for a simple week for two). Flights are extra.
Where should we honeymoon in December from the USA?
Within 12 hours of New York and without an embassy visa, December’s weather favours Saint Lucia, Bahamas, Marrakech, Lapland and Swiss Alps.
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