Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Castries: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours. That's the average duration of a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Castries is one hour ahead of New York.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF) is the most traveled route, with eight flights a week to pick from. You can fly from JFK to UVF at 05:59 with JetBlue Airways.
Give yourself enough time to get on your JFK to Castries flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Begin your journey at JFK and fly nonstop to St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF). That's where you can expect to land when searching for New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries tickets.
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We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from JFK to Castries with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
JFK is about 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Castries
$338 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $838. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from JFK to Castries. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries ticket.
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Airports in Castries
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF)
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF) is around 72 kilometres from the centre of Castries. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near UVF:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from JFK to Castries.
Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
After your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Castries is roughly 3 kilometres from Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 15 minutes or so.
There are some great places to drop your things at near SLU. Kick back and get cosy after your JFK to Castries flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Score the best price by booking your ride from SLU one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Castries
September is the quietest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries, while February is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Castries based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. September is the warmest month in Castries, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from JFK to Castries around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Castries
After booking your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Castries, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. 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 difficult to know where to start. Malabar Beach, Vigie Beach and Morne Fortune are top attractions which should feature on every Castries itinerary.