Travelling from New York to Castries: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from New York to Castries, there's a nice selection of airports you can start your trip from. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.
Step off your plane in Castries at Hewanorra Airport (UVF) or George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
A direct flight from New York to Castries takes an average of 4 hours 39 minutes. Castries's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as New York.
The most popular route for flights from New York to Castries is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hewanorra Airport (UVF). There are 2 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to UVF is the 07:00 United Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 08:44 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to Castries, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you hold a passport from United States and plan to travel to Saint Lucia for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from New York to Castries.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you're looking for a direct flight from New York to Castries, you can catch one from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Fly from EWR to Hewanorra Airport (UVF) without any stops.
United Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from New York to Castries jetting out of EWR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from New York to Castries departing from Newark Liberty International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central New York to EWR takes approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Castries, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Prefer to fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? This hub also offers nonstop flights from New York to Castries — you can seamlessly connect to Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
From JFK, direct flights from New York to Castries are offered by JetBlue Airways.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Castries, here's where you can stop when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Castries, take it easy in one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Arriving in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to the centre of Castries is about 1 hour and 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Castries, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near UVF:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is around 3 kilometres from central Castries. Following your flight from New York to Castries, allow for a drive time of approximately 6 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable stays to park your luggage (and yourself) near SLU. Tuck yourself in after your flight from New York to Castries at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Castries
At the moment, C$249 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Castries. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$617. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 5 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from New York to Castries.
The cheapest month for tickets from New York to Castries is January. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Castries
May is the quietest month for flights from New York to Castries, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Castries based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Castries is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from New York to Castries in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from New York to Castries sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Castries, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Derek Walcott Square, Morne Fortune and Immaculate Conception Church are must-visits when exploring Castries.
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