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Cape Air Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Cape Air (9K) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 9KFounded 1989HQ: Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
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About Cape Air

Explore the latest Cape Air (9K) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Cape Air was founded in 1989. It is headquartered in Barnstable, Massachusetts, the U.S. Its main hubs are Billings, Boston, Hyannis, Martha's, Vineyard, Nantucket, St. Louis. San Juan. The company's fleet size is 101 aircraft. The company operates scheduled passenger services to 36 destinations. More specifically, in the Caribbean, Northeast, Eastern Montana, and the Midwest. The company flies between Hyannis and Nantucket, Massachusetts, under the Nantucket Airlines brand.

Airline code9K
Main hubBOS
Alliance-
Destinations33
Countries7
Fleet103
Updated: October 2026

Popular Cape Air routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
BOS to ACKBoston to Nantucket55m40NONSTOP
BOS to LEBBoston to Lebanon1h 11m27NONSTOP
BOS to MVYBoston to Martha's Vineyard40m27NONSTOP
BOS to BHBBoston to Bar Harbor1h 32m25NONSTOP
BOS to AUGBoston to Augusta1h 15m21NONSTOP

Cape Air hubs and focus cities

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33 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Boston

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
BOS to ACKBoston to Nantucket55m40NONSTOP
ACK to BOSNantucket to Boston1h 0m31NONSTOP
MVY to BOSMartha's Vineyard to Boston40m29NONSTOP
LEB to BOSLebanon to Boston1h 11m28NONSTOP
BOS to LEBBoston to Lebanon1h 11m27NONSTOP
BOS to MVYBoston to Martha's Vineyard40m27NONSTOP
BOS to BHBBoston to Bar Harbor1h 32m25NONSTOP
BOS to AUGBoston to Augusta1h 15m21NONSTOP
BOS to PVCBoston to Provincetown30m21NONSTOP
BOS to RUTBoston to Rutland1h 28m20NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyTecnam P2012 P2012 SMP81 cm41 cm0

Cape Air baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Standard allowance: one checked bag not to exceed 50 lbs or 62 linear inches plus 1 gate checked bag not to exceed 45 linear inches plus one personal item (e.g. small purse, briefcase, laptop) not to exceed 36 linear inches. For travel in the Tecnam Traveller, Personal Items which do not exceed 12” x 6” x 8” in size may be carried on board and stowed under the seat in front of the Customer.

Cape Air Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Multiple live animals from the same family are allowed on the same plane, but there may not be enough room on each flight. For pets traveling in a Cessna 402 aircraft, the size of the carrier must not exceed 71 cm x 52 cm x 52 cm (28 in. x 20.5 in. x 20.5 in.) 30 inches (101 cm x 68 cm x 76 cm).

Flying with pets on Cape Air

Infants

Children under the age of 2 can sit on the lap and/or child seats can be used. If a parent wishes to purchase an extra seat for a child, an FAA/DOT approved child seat must be brought along.

Cape Air Infants policy

Check in rules

The airline recommends that you check in for your flight an hour or more before your scheduled or announced departure time. For flights departing from: Boston, Portland, Billings, Chicago/O'Hare, New York/Jondo Kennedy, Nashville, St. Croix, St. Louis, St. Thomas, San Juan, Nevis, and Tortola : 45 minutes before scheduled or specified departure time. For flights departing from all other Cape Air cities: check-in 30 minutes before the scheduled or announced departure time.

Cape Air Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Minors aged five through eleven years will be accepted for online travel for non-stop itineraries as unaccompanied minors on Cape Air marketed flights. In addition, parents or guardians may request a person twelve years of age or older to be escorted as if he or she was an unaccompanied minor for travel on online, non-stop itineraries on Cape Air marketed flights.

Unaccompanied minors in Cape Air

On-time performance

68.1%On-time arrivals
10.01 minAverage delay
89.47%Completion rate
10.53%Cancellation rate

Cape Air FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Cape Air.

When must I reach a Cape Air counter with checked bags?

Reach the counter at least 45 minutes before departure.

Can I check in online for a Cape Air flight from JFK?

No. Check in at the Terminal 5 counter at least 45 minutes before departure.

Can an unaccompanied child check in online with Cape Air?

No. Details of the receiving adult must be recorded at the airport.

When and where should I meet Cape Air’s Manhattan shuttle for a Lebanon trip via Westchester?

Arrive at least ten minutes before the shuttle departs, at the south end of Hudson Boulevard East near 34th Street.

What free personal-item allowance does Cape Air provide?

You may bring one personal item with a sum of dimensions of no more than 36 inches.

How are personal items stored on Cape Air Cessna 402 or Islander aircraft?

There is no overhead or under-seat storage. Hand over personal items beside the aircraft and collect them planeside on arrival.

Does Cape Air charge for infant safety seats, strollers or diaper bags?

These infant-assistance items are carried free of charge.

Which booking channel earns Atmos points on Cape Air flights?

Book standalone or connecting Cape Air flights at alaskaair.com. Other booking channels do not qualify under this rule.

Can I currently redeem Atmos points for Cape Air flights?

No. Redemption on Cape Air is currently unavailable.

Which Cape Air flights can I redeem with TrueBlue points?

Standalone Cape Air flights can be redeemed at jetblue.com. Cape Air and JetBlue connecting itineraries are not available for redemption.