Arriving to STX - Henry E. Rohlsen Airport

Flights to/from St. Croix

Most visitors arrive through Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX).

St. Croix has nonstop service from several mainland U.S. cities plus frequent connections through Puerto Rico and St. Thomas. Flight schedules change seasonally, especially during summer and winter travel periods.

Nonstop Flights to St. Croix (STX)

American Airlines

Miami (MIA) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • Year-round service
  • Usually 1–2 flights daily
  • Primary gateway to St. Croix
  • Best connection city for travelers coming from most U.S. airports.
  • Best connection city for travelers on American Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • Seasonal service
  • Typically daily during peak season
  • Reduced to Saturday-only during parts of the summer.

Chicago (ORD) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • Seasonal Saturday service
  • Primarily winter travel season.

 

Delta Air Lines

Atlanta (ATL) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • Seasonal nonstop service
  • Daily during portions of peak season
  • Often reduced to Saturday-only service during off-peak months.

 

United Airlines

Newark (EWR) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • New service announced!
  • First direct New York-area service to St. Croix.
  • Begins October 31, 2026
  • Saturday nonstop flights
  • Best if coming from Northeast, or can connect through Newark
  • Expect higher fares for this non-stop service

Connecting Flights Through Puerto Rico

For many travelers, flying through San Juan offers the most flexibility.

JetBlue

San Juan (SJU) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • Daily service
  • Easy connections to SJU from:
    • New York
    • Boston
    • Orlando
    • Fort Lauderdale
    • Washington DC
    • Many other JetBlue cities.

Cape Air

San Juan (SJU) ↔ St. Croix (STX)

  • Multiple daily flights
  • Often codeshares with major airlines
  • Common option when booking through American, JetBlue, Delta, or United.

Flying Through St. Thomas

Some travelers find lower fares into St. Thomas and then connect to St. Croix.

Cape Air

  • Multiple daily flights
  • Approximately 25–30 minute flight

Fly The Whale

  • Scheduled service between STT and STX

Seaborne Airlines

  • Inter-island service via seaplane (availability can vary)

Cities with the easiest access to St. Croix

Best Overall

Miami (MIA)

  • Most flights
  • Year-round service
  • Short connection times
  • American’s primary Caribbean hub.

Best for Northeast Travelers

Newark (EWR) (starting October 2026)

  • Only New York-area nonstop
  • Avoids connecting through Florida.

Best for Midwest Travelers

Chicago (ORD)

  • Seasonal nonstop option
  • Otherwise connect through Miami.

Best for Southeast Travelers

Atlanta (ATL)

  • Delta seasonal nonstop service.

 

Typical Flight Times

RouteApproximate Flight Time
Miami → STX2.5–3 hours
Charlotte → STX4 hours
Atlanta → STX3.5–4 hours
Newark → STX4.5–5 hours
San Juan → STX35–40 minutes
St. Thomas → STX25–30 minutes

 

Travel Tips

Book Early for Winter

December through April is peak season. Nonstop flights can sell out months ahead.

Compare Miami vs. San Juan Connections

For many U.S. cities:

  • American via Miami is usually the simplest.
  • JetBlue via San Juan can sometimes be less expensive.

Consider St. Thomas

Sometimes airfare to STT is significantly cheaper. A short commuter flight or ferry transfer can save money.

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