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Experience Cuba with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Join us for our first global mission as we travel to Cuba. This vibrant, yet vulnerable community offers a profound window into Jewish resilience, continuity, and connection under difficult circumstances. It is more important than ever that we extend our support, deepen our relationships, and bear witness to the lived experiences of fellow Jews in places like Havana.

 

January 29-February 2, 2026

View Current Trip Itinerary*

All-inclusive land price: $3,275 per person, double occupancy.
Single occupancy supplement:  +$500.

 

All-inclusive land pricing includes:

  • Havana accommodations with daily breakfasts, WIFI at the Gran Manzana Kempinski Hotel in Deluxe Rooms
  • VISAS/Tourist Cards required for flights to Cuba
  • All required documents and forms for US citizens traveling to Cuba
  • VIP expedited passport screening upon arrival
  • Arrival and departure private airport transfers
  • Dedicated private guide
  • Full-time personal air-conditioned transportation
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • ALL MEALS
  • Contributions to support three Havana synagogues and the Jewish cemetery

 

 Not included in pricing:

  • Air to/from Havana—please note, the entire group must arrive and depart on the same flight.

    • Through Direct Travel, we have secured round-trip airfare from St. Louis to Havana. These tickets will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. If you prefer to purchase your own travel, you are welcome to do so; however, you MUST be on the same flights as the group between Miami and Havana,

    • Specific flight recommendation can be found below.

  • Hotel incidentals and personal purchases
  • Supplemental travel insurance is strongly advised with Arch Roamright as the preferred provider with Cultural Cuba

 

 Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit*

Final payment is due by December 12, 2025

Deposit is fully refundable through October 20, 2025 after which is fully non-refundable.

Have Questions? Contact Karen Rader at KRader@jfedstl.org or 314-442-3756

Review pre-trip information & packing list.
Flight Information

All participants must arrive & depart Cuba on the same flight as highlighted in blue.
We have secured 25 seats on the American Airlines flight below @ $627 per person with Direct Travel (formerly Murray’s Travel). Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional seats will be added as needed at the prevailing rate.

You can reserve your seat on the full group flight (STL-MIA-HAV & HAV-MIA-STL) listed below with Teresa Sayles at 309-834-3707. She will request cc information at the time of booking with final ticketing in December. She can also help with modifications to the flights (upgrades or other travel dates and times STL-MIA/MIA-STL).

PLEASE NOTE: You must travel on the MIA-HAV (1/29) & HAV-MIA (2/2) flights highlighted below. All Flights are on American Airlines.

Departure Flights to Cuba 
  Flight Number
AA2981		 Class:
Y-Economy		 From:
St Louis Lambert Intl, St Louis (STL), MO – Terminal 1		 Leaving:
Thu 29 Jan 05:20 AM		 Destination:
Miami (MIA), FL		 Arriving:
Thu 29 Jan 09:15 AM		 Flight Time
2h 55m
Required Flight Flight Number
AA2705		 Class:
Y-Economy		 From:
Miami (MIA), FL		 Leaving:
Thu 29 Jan 10:29 AM		 Destination:
Jose Marti, Havana (HAV), Cuba – Terminal 3		 Arriving:
Thu 29 Jan 12:00 PM		 Flight Time
1h 31m
Return Flights to the United States
Required Flight Flight Number
AA0838		 Class:
Y-Economy		 From:
Jose Marti, Havana (HAV), Cuba – Terminal 3		 Leaving:
Mon 02 Feb 02:40 PM		 Destination:
Miami (MIA), FL		 Arriving:
Mon 02 Feb 04:00 PM		 Flight Time
1h 20m
  Flight Number
AA3065		 Class:
Y-Economy		 From:
Miami (MIA), FL		 Leaving:
Mon 02 Feb 07:30 PM		 Destination:
St Louis Lambert Intl, St Louis (STL), MO – Terminal 1		 Arriving:
Mon 02 Feb 09:48 PM		 Flight Time
3h 18m

 

Register for Cuba 2026

*Current itinerary subject to change. 
The recent United States travel bans as of June 5, 2025, has absolutely zero effect on Americans traveling to Cuba.

Why Travel with Us?

We value the power of community. Traveling with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis gives you a unique opportunity to witness and be inspired by the Federation’s role in ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. Connect with communities across the globe and return not just with memories, but with a renewed sense of purpose, identity, and belonging.

This mission is made possible by the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.