How to find cheap flights to Castries
$280 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Castries. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is $95.
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It's generally recommended to book about one month before your planned departure. You're more likely to get the best prices for tickets then.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Castries by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse fares for surrounding airports, which could have better deals.
Routes with a connection are often cheaper, so search for flights that include a stop. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Castries
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that suits your plans and budget.
To experience the city at its liveliest, lock in your flights for June. Traveling during peak seasons typically means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest month to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Castries then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before traveling. September brings the warmest days in Castries, averaging between 79ºF and 86ºF.
February is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 75ºF and 82ºF.
February is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With one day of rainfall on average, this is the driest month in Castries.
August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall.
Flying to Castries: what you need to know
There are a few arrival airports to consider when organizing your Castries flight. Check out your options for flying into George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) or Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
Most travelers arrive through George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), the city's busiest airport.
Offering direct flights to Castries, these airlines make getting to your destination a breeze:
When you touch down in Castries, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
After you've booked your tickets, find a stay that's just right for your adventure. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Castries from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
SLU, the city's main gateway, is located about 2 miles from central Castries.
After touching down from your flight to Castries, the drive to the center takes around 5 minutes.
Roughly 40 minutes is how long it'll take to get there using public transport.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to Castries. Choose any of these hotels close to George F. L. Charles Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car rental at SLU. Rent your wheels from Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and explore parts of Castries that most visitors tend to miss.
George F. L. Charles Airport serves Castries and nearby areas in Castries Quarter, Saint Lucia.
Castries highlights
Put these leading sights high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Castries:
Dream Boat Tours: Around 1 mile northeast of the city center, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Cruise Piers St. Lucia: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.6 miles north of the center of Castries.
Explore more of Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has plenty more ways to surprise you. Carry on to Vieux Fort, located around 17 miles south of Castries. Sandy Beach, Anse Des Sables Beach and Maria Islands Nature Reserve have to be on your to-do list.
Another city in Saint Lucia that belongs on your itinerary is Micoud. From Castries, it's roughly 13 miles south and features highlights like Josephine Splash Park and Riverbank Adventure Land. Swing by Ti Rocher Community Park too.
Make room for new adventures in Soufrière. Roughly 11 miles south of Castries, Hike Gros Piton, Soufriere Waterfront and Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens make the trip worthwhile.
Complete your trip with a Castries car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Choose from a selection of car rentals in Castries and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one simple search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Castries.