Deal alert: Fly to the Virgin Islands from $214
If your New Year's resolution includes a winter escape to the Caribbean then this deal could be for you. American, Delta and United Airlines are offering flights to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands for as low as $214 round-trip. Travel from February to November from a number of U.S. cities to this acclaimed Caribbean destination.
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Deal basics
Airlines: American, Delta and United.
Routes: ATL/BOS/DFW/IAD/LAS/MIA/JFK/EWR/MCO/SFO/TPA and others to STT.
How to book: Directly on airline sites or through Google Flights.
Travel dates: February-November 2022.
Related: These are the best times to visit the Caribbean
Sample flights
Departing round-trip flights to St. Thomas (STT) are available from various U.S. cities, including:
- Atlanta (ATL) — $373.
- Boston (BOS) — $313.
- Dallas (DFW) — $313.
- Las Vegas (LAS) — $352.
- Miami (MIA) — $214.
- New York (JFK) — $224.
- Newark (EWR) — $273.
- Orlando (MCO) — $312.
- San Francisco (SFO) — $348.
- Tampa (TPA) — $301.
- Washington, D.C. (IAD) - $396.
One of the most affordable deals we came across was a nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to St. Thomas (STT) for $214 round-trip at the beginning of February. The deal is for a basic economy ticket on American Airlines, which includes one carry-on. Seat selection and a checked bag are available for an additional fee.
We found flights available in early March from New York (JFK) to St. Thomas for $224 round-trip in American basic economy.
Texans can fly in February from Dallas (DFW) to St. Thomas on United for $313 round-trip with one stop in Houston (IAH). There is also an affordable option on Delta at $329 round-trip with a stop in Atlanta (ATL).
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.
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Bottom line
The white sand beaches, scenic bays and historic towns of the U.S. Virgin Islands are enticing any time of the year. These deals will help get you there for a great price, especially if you travel this winter.