Americans Can Fly Nonstop To These 5 Stunning Mediterranean Destinations This Summer (2024)

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With its ancient cities dating back thousands of years, unspoiled beaches–with views towards beautiful castles and pastel-colored towns–and balmy weather, the Mediterranean is thego-to destinationfor those seeking culture and relaxation this summer.

If you're planning on going on a little Med getaway soon, but you live across the pond in the United States, you may be wondering where exactly you can fly to that's both accessible and also somewhat unexpected: you know, none of your usual Romes, Barcelonas and the like.

Well, look no further than this very page, as we bring you 5 stunning Mediterranean hotspots you can fly nonstop to as an American this August and September:

Nice, France

The largest city in Côte d'Azur, a dreamy coastline lined by turquoise waters, Nice is the summer capital of France and a lively port city famous for its long, fine-pebble beach and distinct Mediterranean character:

Cut through with narrow, car-free alleys flanked by skinny, pastel-colored houses (with the famous green shutters you would expect to find in Italy instead), Vieux Nice is arguably one of the most charming historic centers in Europe.

Pro tip? If you're craving fresh Mediterranean food––and the sort of mind-blowing views that you can only find in the French Riviera––Le Plongeoir is the place to go, perched atop a rocky outcropping lying just off the mainland, offering a sweeping panorama of the old harbor.

Options Flying From Atlanta (ATL)

Atlanta (ATL) with Delta Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound departs from Atlanta (ATL) at 9:00 p.m. Arrives in Nice (NCE) at 12:00 p.m.
Return departs from Nice (NCE) at 10:50 a.m. Arrives in Atlanta (ATL) at 3:20 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

08/24
08/25
08/26
08/27

Cheapest dates in September:

09/15
09/16
09/17
09/18
09/22

Average lowest airfare:

Delta Main Cabin: $1,246 one-way
Delta Comfort+: $1,746 one-way
Delta Premium Select: $2,266 one-way

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Options Flying From Newark (EWR)

Newark (EWR) with Delta Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound Departs from Newark (EWR) at 7:50 p.m. Arrives in Nice (NCE) at 10:00 a.m.
Return departs from Nice (NCE) at 12:10 p.m. Arrives in Newark (EWR) at 3:40 p.m.

Newark (EWR) with United Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound Departs from Newark (EWR) at 7:50 p.m. Arrives in Nice (NCE) at 10:00 a.m.
Return departs from Nice (NCE) at 8:10 a.m. Arrives in Newark (EWR) at 6:05 p.m.

Newark (EWR) with La Compagnie––Once a week:

Outbound departs every Friday from New York (JFK) at 8:30 p.m. Arrives to Nice (NCE) at 10:45 a.m.
Return departs every Saturday from Nice (NCE) at 12:25 p.m. Arrives to New York (JFK) at 3:45 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

08/11
08/12
08/13
08/26
08/27

Cheapest dates in September:

09/02
09/03
09/09
09/10
09/11
09/15
09/16
09/22
09/23

Average lowest airfare:

United Basic Economy: $610 one-way
United Economy: $710 one-way
United Economy Fully-Refundable: $835 one-way
United Economy Plus: $1,345 one-way
United Premium Economy: $1,582 one-way

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Options Flying From New York (JFK)

New York (JFK) with Delta Airlines––Daily frequency:

Options Flying From Philadelphia (EWR)

Pennsylvania (PHL) with American Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound departs from Pennsylvania (PHL) at 9:10 p.m. Arrives to Nice (NCE) at 10:55 a.m.
Outbound departs from Nice (NCE) at 1:00 p.m. Arrives to Pennsylvania (PHL) at 3:50 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

08/12
08/13
08/18
08/19
08/20
08/25
08/26

Cheapest dates in September:

09/04
09/08
09/09
09/10
09/11
09/15
09/16
09/17
09/18
09/22
09/23
09/24
09/25
09/29
09/30

Average lowest airfare:

American Basic Economy: $467
American Main Cabin: $567
American Main Plus: $697

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Naples, Italy

A thriving Mediterranean metropolis where over 900,000 people call home, Naples is the unofficial capital of the Italian South and a cultural hotspot.

ItsUNESCO-listed Old Town–the largest of its kind on the continent–and a History spanning thousands of years are among its highlights.

It may have a reputation for being rough, with its maze of narrow streets where traffic rules seem to be inexistent and hectic markets, but it's arguably Southern Italy at its most authentic, and there's no way you're skipping the birthplace of the magnum opus of Italian cuisine.

Yes, you're thinking what we're thinking: the precursor to the modern-day pizza originated in Naples, and there's no shortage of traditional pizzerie where you can try the original Neapolitan flatbread, sometimes for as cheap as $5.

Options Flying From New York (JFK)

New York (JFK) with Delta Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound departs from New York (JFK) at 4:40 p.m. Arrives to Naples (NAP) at 7:30 a.m.
Return departs from Naples (NAP) at 9:30 a.m. Arrives to New York (JFK) at 1:40 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

08/11
08/12
08/13
08/14
08/18
08/19
08/20
08/21

Cheapest dates in September:

09/17
09/18
09/22
09/23
09/24
09/25
09/29
09/30

Average lowest airfare:

Delta Basic Economy: $748
Delta Main Cabin: $858
Delta One Or Biz: $6,356

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Options Flying From Newark (EWR)

Newark (EWR) with Delta Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound departs from Newark (EWR) at 9:30 a.m. Arrives to Naples (NAP) at 1:40 p.m.
Return departs from Naples (NAP) at 4:40 p.m. Arrives to Newark (EWR) at 7:30 a.m.

Newark (EWR) with United Airlines––Daily frequency (2x):

Mallorca, Spain

A paradisiacal island in the Spanish Mediterranean, Mallorca combines Old World charm, such as Roman ruins and stone-built villages with origins lost to time, with modern development, such as coastal resorts and entertainment zones.

It's somewhere you go either to soak up the ancientness and marvel at the traditional architecture––think the beautiful Valldemossa or Pollença––or relax by the beach in one of the many crystal-clear calas that fringe the short coastline (maybe both if you love a bit of contrast).

Served by an international airport, where you'll be arriving from the States, Palma is the capital and largest settlement on Mallorca, and it's the perfect introduction to the island, with its Gothic cathedral, hilltop Bellver Castle, and vibrant, yacht-lined marina.

Options Flying From Newark (EWR)

Newark (EWR) with United Airlines––Outbound every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, return every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Outbound departs from Newark (EWR) at 6:50 p.m. Arrives to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) at 8:55 a.m.
Return departs from Palma de Mallorca (PMI) at 11:10 a.m. Arrives to Newark (EWR) at 2:20 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

08/13
08/18
08/20

Cheapest dates in September:

09/17
09/22
09/24

Average lowest airfare:

United Basic Economy: $729
United Economy: $831
United Economy Fully Refundable: $956
United Economy Plus: $1,464

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Malaga, Spain

On the Spanish mainland, Malaga is an up-and-coming resort hub that has only recently started to host Transatlantic flights––lucky for U.S. passport holders, as it's the wider region it administers is called Costa del Sol for a reason:

This stretch of the Mediterranean Coast enjoys around 300 sunny days per year, according to a study published by the University of Malaga, and the weather is sure to stay balmy––if not torridly hot––well into September.

As for attractions, Malaga's tourist offer is boundless, from the bar-packed Malagueta Beach, where the youthful social scene rivals that of the far-more popular Sitges (near Barcelona), to the culturally-charged center, host to a 1st-century Roman theater and an Arab-built fortress.

Options Flying From Newark (EWR)

Newark (EWR) with United Airlines––Daily frequency:

Outbound departs from Newark (EWR) at 5:55 p.m. Arrives to Malaga (AGP) at 7:35 a.m.
Return departs from Malaga (AGP) at 9:35 a.m. Arrives to Newark (EWR) at 12:15 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

08/01
08/02
08/03
08/05
08/07
08/08
08/09
08/10
08/11
08/12
08/13
08/14
08/15
08/16
08/17
08/19
08/20
08/21
08/22
08/23
08/24
08/26
08/27
08/28
08/29
08/30
08/31

Cheapest dates in September:

09/02
09/03
09/04
09/05
09/06
09/07
09/08
09/09
09/10
09/11
09/12
09/13
09/14
09/15
09/16
09/17
09/18
09/19
09/20
09/21
09/22
09/23
09/24
09/25

Average lowest airfare:

United Basic Economy: $1,296
United Economy: $1,369
United Economy Fully Refundable: $1,460
United Economy Plus: $1,567

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is the leading tourist destination in Croatia.

It is a storybook-like town with impressive coastal castles and a car-free, walled core that Americans will instantly recognize as ‘King's Landing' from the hit show Game of Thrones.

Other than the countless Baroque churches and picturesque cobbled lanes that seem to only travel up, and up, and up––you should definitely be prepared for some climbing if you're visiting––the historic Mediterranean fort is known for its scenic beach:

Unfolding along teal-colored seas, Banje Beach has what's probably one of the best postcard views anywhere in Europe, with the monumental sea fortifications of Dubrovnik and its medieval drawbridges guarding tall domes and the stately Rector's Palace.

Options Flying From Newark (EWR)

Newark (EWR) with United Airlines––Outbound every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, return every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Outbound departs from Newark (EWR) at 5:00 p.m. Arrives to Dubrovnik (DBV) at 8:00 a.m.
Return departs from Dubrovnik (DBV) at 10:00 a.m. Arrives to Newark (EWR) at 2:15 p.m.

Cheapest dates in August:

According to Google Flights, there is a fixed price for one-way flights on available dates, set at $1,854

Airfares:

United Economy: $1,854
United Economy Partially: $1,923
United Economy Fully Refundable: $1,993
United Premium Economy: $2,466
United Premium Economy Partially-Refundable: $2,554

Example of a flight search on Google Flights:

Discover other incredible sunny destinations in Europe you can fly to nonstop as an American this season here.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior lead writer at Travel Off Path, has over 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving tales from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative stories that will have you packing your bags.

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