Flights to Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands has a total of 3 airports, Saipan Island Airport (SPN) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 2 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. One of which exclusively serves domestic flights. All airports in Northern Mariana Islands together handle 834 flights this month, departing from 8 airports in 6 countries, operated by 6 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Northern Mariana Islands in Economy and Business Class.
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Destinations in Northern Mariana Islands Airlines flying to Northern Mariana Islands Low-cost airlines Best time to visit Northern Mariana Islands Countries with direct flights All direct flights Business Class flights Domestic flights International flights Intercontinental flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Northern Mariana Islands. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Northern Mariana Islands.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Northern Mariana Islands
Explore Northern Mariana Islands!
Discover all 3 destinations in Northern Mariana Islands. The most popular airports are in Saipan Island and Tinian Island. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 87% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in Northern Mariana Islands, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.
Airlines flying to Northern Mariana Islands
When planning your trip to Northern Mariana Islands, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 6 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 2 low-cost carriers. The most popular airline is JetLite, they handle 89% of all flights arriving here: a total of 742 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.






Low-cost carriers flying to Northern Mariana Islands
To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 2 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, JetLite provides the widest range of route options. They serve 100% of all flights operated by a low-cost airline (to a total of 3 destinations located throughout Northern Mariana Islands).


What is the best time to visit Northern Mariana Islands?
All 3 destinations in Northern Mariana Islands are tropical destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Northern Mariana Islands.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in Northern Mariana Islands are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
Northern Mariana Islands is located North of the equator so the dry season starts in November and ends in April, which makes this period the best to visit the tropical destinations. In these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 3 tropical destinations, which can be found below:
🌐 North of the equator



Countries with direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 5 countries that have non-stop flights to Northern Mariana Islands, including the number of airports that offer those flights:
Airports with direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Northern Mariana Islands. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 5 airports across 5 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 3 airports in Northern Mariana Islands.








Flying Business Class to Northern Mariana Islands
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 3 airports across 3 countries that provide business class flights to Northern Mariana Islands. Saipan Island is the only airport with Business Class flights.
Departure airports with Business Class flights






Business Class airports in Northern Mariana Islands

Domestic flights across Northern Mariana Islands
With a total of 4 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within Northern Mariana Islands itself.
The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.



International flights from Oceania to Northern Mariana Islands
Currently there is just 1 airport in Oceania — Guam Airport (Guam) — with international flights to Northern Mariana Islands. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 2 airports in the country.
Saipan Island is the most popular airport for international travelers from Oceania with 30 flights in April, representing 58% of all flights arriving from Oceania. The majority of those flights are operated by 2 airlines: United Airlines and JetLite.
In the following section we provide detailed information on all direct and (if available) indirect routes from Northern Mariana Islands:
Flights from Guam to Northern Mariana Islands

From Guam you can fly non-stop from Guam Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Northern Mariana Islands. In total there are 2 direct routes from Guam, operated by 2 different airlines — including JetLite, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Intercontinental flights to Northern Mariana Islands
Currently you can only fly to Northern Mariana Islands from countries located across Asia. 5 different airlines (of which 1 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.
All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.
Non-stop flights from Asia to Northern Mariana Islands
From Asia, 4 countries have direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands.
Flights from South Korea to Northern Mariana Islands

Looking to fly directly from South Korea? This is possible from Seoul only. You will arrive at Saipan Island — currently the only direct route connecting Northern Mariana Islands and South Korea. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Jeju Air, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

South Korea to Northern Mariana Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in South Korea offer flights to 2 destinations in Northern Mariana Islands with a single stop:




Flights from Japan to Northern Mariana Islands

Looking to fly directly from Japan? This is possible from Tokyo only. You will arrive at Saipan Island — currently the only direct route connecting Northern Mariana Islands and Japan. Flights are operated by United Airlines.

Japan to Northern Mariana Islands with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 34 airports in Japan offer flights to 2 destinations in Northern Mariana Islands with a single stop:





Flights from Philippines to Northern Mariana Islands

Looking to fly directly from Philippines? This is possible from Manila only. You will arrive at Saipan Island — currently the only direct route connecting Northern Mariana Islands and Philippines. Flights are operated by Philippine Airlines.

Philippines to Northern Mariana Islands with a stopover
If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Northern Mariana Islands, as 25 departure airports in Philippines offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Northern Mariana Islands:





Flights from Hong Kong to Northern Mariana Islands

Looking to fly directly from Hong Kong? This is possible from Hong Kong only. You will arrive at Saipan Island — currently the only direct route connecting Northern Mariana Islands and Hong Kong. Flights are operated by Hong Kong Airlines.

Most popular routes to Northern Mariana Islands
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Northern Mariana Islands, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.










Popular routes to Northern Mariana Islands with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Northern Mariana Islands!










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Northern Mariana Islands?
The best time to visit Northern Mariana Islands is in the dry season, from November to April, as can be found here:
- January (3 destinations)
- February (3 destinations)
- March (3 destinations)
- April (3 destinations)
- November (3 destinations)
- December (3 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in Northern Mariana Islands?
The most common airport to fly to in Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan Island Airport, also known as Saipan International Airport (Francisco C. Ada) (FAA: G.
Which alliances are flying to Northern Mariana Islands?
Only Star Alliance operates flights to Northern Mariana Islands.
Which airlines operate direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
As of today, there are 6 airlines that fly to Northern Mariana Islands. You can find them here:
- JetLite
- United Airlines
- Tway Air
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Philippine Airlines
- Jeju Air
Which low-cost airlines fly to Northern Mariana Islands?
There are 2 low-cost carriers that offer flights to Northern Mariana Islands at the moment:
- JetLite
- Jeju Air
Which countries offer direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
There are 5 countries that offer direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands, which are:
- Guam
- South Korea
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Philippines
Which countries have the best direct connections to Northern Mariana Islands?
These countries have the most flight connections to Northern Mariana Islands:
- Guam
- South Korea
- Japan
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to Northern Mariana Islands is:
-  Seoul (ICN)

From which continents can you fly non-stop to Northern Mariana Islands?
You can reach Northern Mariana Islands directly from 2 continents, which are:
- Oceania
- Asia
Are there Business Class flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to one airport in Northern Mariana Islands: Saipan Island Airport.
Are there First Class flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
No, you cannot fly to Northern Mariana Islands in First Class.
What is the longest flight to Northern Mariana Islands?
The longest direct flight is from Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) to Saipan Island (SPN). This flight takes 5 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 2,134 miles (3,434 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Northern Mariana Islands include:
- HK - Hong Kong to Saipan Island 2,134 miles
- KR - Seoul to Saipan Island 1,942 miles
- PH - Manila to Saipan Island 1,649 miles
- JP - Tokyo to Saipan Island 1,463 miles
- GU - Guam to Saipan Island 129 miles
- MP - Saipan Island to Rota Island 72 miles
- MP - Rota Island to Saipan Island 72 miles
- GU - Guam to Rota Island 56 miles
- MP - Tinian Island to Saipan Island 11 miles
- MP - Saipan Island to Tinian Island 11 miles
What are the major airports in Northern Mariana Islands?
The biggest airport, a medium-sized airport, in Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan Island Airport, also known as Saipan International Airport (Francisco C. Ada) (FAA: G.
How many airports are there in Northern Mariana Islands?
There are 3 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best airports for flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
Top airports for direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands include:
-  Hong Kong (HKG)

-  Manila (MNL)

-  Guam (GUM)

-  Saipan Island (SPN)

-  Rota Island (ROP)

-  Tinian Island (TIQ)

What are the best international airports in Oceania for flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
The only airport in Oceania with direct flights to Northern Mariana Islands is:
-  Guam (GUM)

Do all airports in Northern Mariana Islands operate year-round?
There are 3 airports located across Northern Mariana Islands, 1 of which offer year-round flights while 2 handle seasonal flights only:
- Tinian Island (TIQ)
- Rota Island (ROP)
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to Northern Mariana Islands?
Which airports in Northern Mariana Islands offer domestic flights only?
Tinian Island Airport is the only airport in Northern Mariana Islands that exclusively serves domestic flights.






















