Travelling from Atlanta to Castries: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Castries taking off from here.
Hop off your plane in Castries at Hewanorra Airport (UVF) or George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
On average, direct flights from Atlanta to Castries take 4 hours 26 minutes. Castries and Atlanta are in the same timezone (UTC-4), so you won't need to change your watch once you land.
The busiest route for flights from Atlanta to Castries is from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hewanorra Airport (UVF). You can select from 10 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ATL to UVF is the 08:15 Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 10:14 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Atlanta to Castries. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can enter Saint Lucia for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap flight from Atlanta to Castries, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Atlanta to Castries, you can leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Travel from ATL to Hewanorra Airport (UVF) without any stops.
Delta Air Lines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Atlanta to Castries jetting out of ATL.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Atlanta to Castries. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Atlanta to Castries? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
Arriving in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to central Castries is approximately 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour and 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Castries. Stay at one of these accommodation options near UVF instead:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is about 3 kilometres from central Castries. Once you've disembarked your flight from Atlanta to Castries, allow for a drive time of approximately 6 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Public transport will get you there in about 40 minutes.
After your flight from Atlanta to Castries, settle in at a hotel close to SLU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Castries
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Castries is C$348. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$881. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Atlanta to Castries by booking 2 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organize your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Atlanta to Castries. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Castries
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Castries. To skip the crowds, visit Castries in May.
Lock in your flight from Atlanta to Castries for September if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Castries to range from 26ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Castries in February when temperatures average between 24ºC and 28ºC.
More about Castries
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Castries, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Castries:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Derek Walcott Square, Morne Fortune and Immaculate Conception Church are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Castries itinerary.
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