Cyril E. King Airport
TIST, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas airport guide
Private Jet Charter to US Virgin Islands
St. Thomas and St. Croix both have jet airports, and St. John is a short ferry ride from St. Thomas.
- Main airport
- STT / TIST
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to US Virgin Islands
Cyril E. King on St. Thomas is about 10 minutes from Charlotte Amalie. Henry E. Rohlsen on St. Croix has a 10,000-foot runway.
US citizens don’t need a passport, but flights back to the mainland go through CBP and agricultural inspection.
US Virgin Islands Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
TISX, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (10,002 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to Christiansted
St. Croix airport guideBefore You Book US Virgin Islands
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Returning Home
Flights to the mainland clear CBP and agricultural inspection.
St. John
Ferries to St. John leave from Red Hook, about 30 minutes from the St. Thomas airport.
When Demand Peaks in US Virgin Islands
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to US Virgin Islands
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to STT for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,646 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,450 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 35 min$60,500–$92,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,109 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,300–$16,400 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,212 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,102 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$24,500–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,058 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,685 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr$64,500–$98,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,276 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 15 min$57,500–$88,000 |
Best Aircraft for US Virgin Islands
Midsize and super-midsize jets fly from Florida and the Northeast.
US Virgin Islands Private Jet Questions
Do I need a passport for the US Virgin Islands?
No, not as a US citizen, but you clear CBP and agricultural inspection when returning to the mainland.
How long is a private flight from New York to St. Thomas?
About 3 hr 30 min from Teterboro in a super-midsize jet.
