[sdlkj-]

That is surprising - considering how close they are. I've always ended up flying out of New York or Toronto, at what I'd consider reasonable prices. I suspect it's because of the sizable expat/2nd/3rd gen population in the northeast.

[teractiveodular]

Flights are scheduled based on demand, not proximity. There are many Caribbean islands that are so close you can see them from each other on a good day, but the fastest way to travel between them is via Miami.