Deal alert: Fly to St. Croix for just under $200 round-trip
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Why not ditch the winter doldrums and head to the Caribbean for some sunshine? American Airlines is offering flights from a few U.S. cities to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands for just under $200 round-trip.
The Flight Deal first reported these offers, which are available for travel in February and March 2022.
Deal basics
Airline: American Airlines
Routes: DFW/MIA/JFK/ORD to STX
How to book: Directly through American Airlines or via Google Flights
Travel dates: February and March
Related: These are the best times to visit the Caribbean
Sample flights
The following deals are basic economy on American Airlines. You are allowed a carry-on, but seat selection and a checked bag will cost extra. Most flights below include a layover in Miami each way unless they originate there.
We found the cheapest flight from Miami (MIA) to St. Croix (STX) for $136 round-trip for travel from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10.
Travelers in Texas can fly from Dallas (DFW) to St. Croix (STX) for $199 round-trip. There is limited availability for this fare for travel in February and March, so book soon if you want to get this deal.
Anyone flying from New York (JFK) can also book at $199 round-trip to St. Croix (STX) for travel at the end of February to the beginning of March.
Those in Chicago (ORD) can swap the cold weather for a cold drink on a sandy beach in St. Croix (STX) for $199 round-trip.
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5x on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5x on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3x on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2x on travel — which you could redeem for as little as 13,000 points.
The information for Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: Best points hotels in the Caribbean
Bottom line
The U.S. Virgin Islands has much to explore and appeals to beach bums, foodies and animal lovers with its wildlife reserves. You don't need a passport or a COVID-19 test to come home. Snag these deals to St. Croix before they slip away