Arrival airport: Cyril E. King Airport, St. Thomas (STT)

Total flight time: ~6.5–8.5 hours depending on connection. Around 5 hours in flight time.

Common connection cities: Charlotte (CLT), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), or Dallas (DFW).

Direct Flights: Southwest is launching flights early 2026 so stay tuned!

Estimated round-trip cost: $375–$475 depending on how early you book and how fancy your seat choices get.

Ideal booking window:
3 to 6 months in advance. Aim to book between September and early December 2025.

Uber/Lyft: Plot twist, they aren’t available on the island.

Taxis: Readily available especially at the airport—look for official licensed taxis with dome lights and rate cards.

Taxi Rates: ~$20–$30 per person depending on destination (they charge per person, not per ride). Bring cash!

Rental Cars: Readily available and cost around ~$70–$100/day for a midsize SUV or Jeep. If you want to rent a car, send me a note and I’ll help coordinate the best rate.

Note: In St. Thomas, you drive on the left side of the road, but the cars are still U.S.-style with the steering wheel on the left. It’s giving British-American fusion—and yes, you’ll get used to it quickly.

Group Logistics: There will be at least 1 car at the villa and group transportation will be arranged for all outings.

ID & Entry Requirements: St. Thomas is a US Virgin Island which means you only need a REAL-ID to enter.

Cell Service & Wi-Fi: Your cell plan will work in St. Thomas without roaming charges for most major carriers.

Cash, Cards & Tipping: USD is the local currency—no need to convert. Tipping is standard—think 15–20% unless gratuity is included.

Island Hopping: If you want to hop over to the British Virgin Islands, bring your passport!