You have taken the first step, you have decided to visit the island of St Croix! Now, you are wondering how to find cheap flights to St. Croix. With the current COVID pandemic, travel is at an all time low which also means some fares are also at an all time low in 2020.
With virus surges happening in the United States, your best bet is to find fares at least a few months out. Many airlines are offering flexible fares for those who are traveling post-COVID. But, be sure to check with the airlines for the most up to date travel information and restrictions for the US Virgin Islands and be sure to take proper safety precautions such as wearing masks and sanitizing often.
St. Croix is an amazing place to visit
The art, the food and adventure activities have put St. Croix on the map as one of the best islands to visit in the Caribbean. But, depending on where you are located and when you want to visit it can be difficult and sometimes expensive to get there.
No problem, check out these tips on how to find cheap flights to St. Croix.
Travel to St. Croix, USVI from the United States
US cities that offer direct flights to/from St. Croix include: Miami, Atlanta, San Juan, St. Thomas, Fort Lauderdale and sometimes NYC, Charlotte and Chicago with some of these being seasonal only. Delta, American, Jetblue, Spirit and United are the big name airlines that serve the island in addition to a few little guys.
Delta offers flights on Monday and Saturday from Atlanta during peak season and one flight one day a week typically during the off season. Their flights are harder to come by than American or Spirit Airlines. But, it is my personal preference as a Delta Medallion Member. I have also experienced the fewest delays or cancellations on Delta vs their competition.
I will often go out of my way to fly out of San Juan or St. Thomas in order to get a flight on Delta if I can’t afford the STX option. Another bonus? Delta provides seat back video screens as well as Wi-Fi on board on all STX, STT and SJU flights (Wi-Fi is for purchase). Delta Wi-Fi is now available the entire flight,although typically it will still tell you that it is not available when flying over the Caribbean.
Mid-Tier Airlines That Fly to STX
United Airlines doesn’t offer a direct flight to STX BUT they do offer connections through San Juan (SJU) Puerto Rico on Seaborne/Silver Airways. Typically not the cheapest option but sometimes 2nd to Spirit. United Airlines has received a lot of bad press in the past but as one of a handful of limited flight options from the US to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, it is worth checking out.
JetBlue used to be a good less expensive option for direct flights to STX but after Hurricane Maria and the launch of Spirit Airline flights JetBlue stopped offering direct flights into the Henry Rohlsen Airport on STX. You can still book through JetBlue but you will likely have a layover in San Juan and then fly inter island via Cape Air.
American Airlines is typically the 2nd runner up when it comes to choosing flights to St. Croix in both the price and quality categories. While their fares tend to be more than Spirit, they do tend to be cheaper than Delta for most flights into STX. For Delta flyers, expect more services , lower baggage costs and more legroom than Spirit Airlines but not the level of service you are used to with Delta. I have personally experienced several delays (including overnight) on American as have MANY of my friends so this is a valid concern however, sometimes worth the risk vs.other options. American Airlines has 2 daily flights to/from MIA, Miami International Airport..
Want the Cheapest Fares?
Spirit Airlines is by far the least expensive flight option to St. Croix (STX) from the continental US that you will find. All flights connect through FLL (Fort Lauderdale), there are 4 flights each week including one on Sunday,Monday, Thursday and Friday. I have seen flights from top destinations such as Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and even Chicago O’Hare (ORD) for less than $100 each way which is CRAZY CHEAP. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Spirit has offered round trip flights to St. Croix as low as $60 round trip from cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas. You have to watch for these flights but it isn’t uncommon to find flights for under $400 round trip from many destinations so by far, Spirit is the winner for the cheap flight from the Continental United States to St. Croix US Virgin Islands Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX).
Travel to St. Croix from Europe, Asia or Africa
Are you traveling from Europe, Asia or Africa to the United States Virgin Islands? Flights from destinations such as Doha or London to St. Croix (STX), St. Thomas or even to Puerto Rico (SJU) are affordable and readily available, especially during the peak travel season in the Caribbean destinations. Flying to St. Croix via Qatar Airways offers luxury travel to the Caribbean at affordable prices. Qatar Airways has available fares under $1000 round trip from various destinations in Europe to St. Croix.
While some people prefer to pay a premium for direct flights to the Virgin Islands, or flights with the fewest stops and layovers to the Caribbean vacation destination, direct flights to St. Croix can be expensive. For those more adventurous travelers that enjoy airports and extended layovers, first check availablity of cheap flights to SJU (San Juan) or STT (St. Thomas) and connecting flights on Silver Airways (formerly Seaborne Airline) or Cape Air. For a unique and fun travel option from St. Thomas to St. Croix, take the 3 hour ferry boat from St. Thomas to St. Croix, or better yet, take the seaplane in St. Thomas to the seaplane port on the boardwalk in St. Croix.
Interisland Flights from St. Thomas and San Juan to St. Croix
Cape Air: Cape Air is an inter island option with small (sometimes VERY SMALL) planes, they work with several of the major airlines to offer connecting flights from San Juan and St. Thomas on one continuous itinerary. Inter island flights can range from $50 to $200+ each way depending on the island, the day and time of day.
Seaborne/Silver Airways: Very similar to Cape Air, Silver Airways offers smaller planes and cheap connections from nearby Puerto Rico and St. Thomas. Flight prices vary greatly depending on several factors. Seaborne is the exclusive option for seaplane trips between St. Thomas and St. Croix. If you have never taken a seaplane it is almost worth it just for the experience and to say you took off and landed on the water. When looking for flights on the seaplane, use airport codes SSB for St. Croix and SPB for St. Thomas. Google Flights is an easy option to use for your search.
Please note that you will need to take a taxi if you are connecting to a regular flight at either STX or STT airports.
Look at One Way Tickets
Consider one way tickets as well, for example, you may want to fly into St. Thomas on one airline, take the ferry or seaplane to St. Croix and then take a flight from St. Croix back to the states. Opting to go this route to the USVI is sometimes the most affordable option for flights to St. Croix and also gives you an opportunity to island hop from one Caribbean island to another and visit more than one island.
There really are so many options for getting to St. Croix and you will need to pick the one that works best for you. If you’re like me and have a spouse or partner who hates air travel but you really want them to come with, book as direct as possible. Inevitable delays can definitely happen when booking separate flights and can be a source of tension.
Feel free to reach out if you have questions on booking your vacation or destination wedding travel to St. Croix.
