Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Castries: what you need to know
Castries and Philadelphia (where Philadelphia International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
To ensure you catch your flight from PHL to Castries, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.
You can catch a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries that touches down at Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
American Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries.
We make it easy to book a flight from PHL to Castries with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to Saint Lucia for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries.
PHL is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 44 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near PHL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Castries
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries is C$244. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$670. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PHL to Castries, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of the departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PHL to Castries. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Castries. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UVF instead:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
After your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 6 minutes by car. Central Castries is approximately 3 kilometres from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 40 minutes.
After your flight from PHL to Castries, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SLU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Castries
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Castries, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries for September to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from PHL to Castries in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Castries, explore our selection of hotels including:
Derek Walcott Square and Morne Fortune are a couple of top attractions to put on your Castries travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Immaculate Conception Church.
Complete your Castries trip with a car rental
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