Where can you go on a United States passport for under USD 500?

10 countries and territories that United States passport holders can enter visa-free, on arrival or with an e-Visa or ETA have return fares from New York under USD 500 in December 2026. The cheapest is Dominican Republic at US$238 per person.

  1. Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo): Visa-free up to 30 days. Return flights from US$238 per person, 15 Dec to 17 Dec, 2 nights, 1 stop.
  2. Colombia (Cartagena): Visa-free up to 90 days. Return flights from US$293 per person, 3 Dec to 11 Dec, 8 nights, 1 stop.
  3. Mexico (Cancun): Visa-free up to 180 days. Return flights from US$341 per person, 13 Dec to 21 Dec, 8 nights, 1 stop.
  4. Bahamas (Nassau): Visa-free. Return flights from US$356 per person, 11 Dec to 14 Dec, 3 nights, 1 stop.
  5. Portugal (Porto): Visa-free up to 90 days. Return flights from US$388 per person, 9 Dec to 21 Dec, 12 nights, 1 stop.
  6. Guyana (Georgetown): Visa-free up to 30 days. Return flights from US$417 per person, 17 Dec to 27 Dec, 10 nights, 1 stop.
  7. Barbados (Bridgetown): Visa-free. Return flights from US$419 per person, 22 Dec to 1 Jan, 10 nights, 1 stop.
  8. Antigua and Barbuda (Saint John's): Visa-free. Return flights from US$462 per person, 9 Dec to 16 Dec, 7 nights, direct.
  9. Honduras (San Pedro Sula): Visa-free. Return flights from US$470 per person, 30 Dec to 12 Jan, 13 nights, 2 stops.
  10. Jamaica (Montego Bay): Visa-free. Return flights from US$498 per person, 5 Dec to 10 Dec, 5 nights, direct.

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