Travelling from Dallas to Castries: what you need to know
Dallas's main base, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Dallas to Castries.
Touch down in Castries at George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) or Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
Castries's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Castries one hour ahead of Dallas.
To ensure you get on your Dallas to Castries flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Castries
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Dallas to Castries flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Dallas to Castries.
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Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Dallas to Castries flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
DFW is about 26 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Dallas to Castries? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
When it comes to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Arriving in Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Castries. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 5 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Castries. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SLU instead:
Follow your own route with a George F. L. Charles Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and see more of Castries and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from George F. L. Charles Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
After your flight from Dallas to Castries has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Central Castries is roughly 31 kilometres from Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near UVF. Settle in and get cosy after your Dallas to Castries flight at one of these well-located options:
Drive A Matic, Sixt and Final Rentals make collecting a Hewanorra Airport rental car simple. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at UVF can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Castries
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Dallas to Castries. June is the most popular month for a trip to Castries. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book a Dallas to Castries ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Castries to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Castries around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Castries
Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Castries, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Castries:
Derek Walcott Square and Morne Fortune are just two of the big attractions to add to your Castries itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Immaculate Conception Church.
Explore more of Saint Lucia
Castries has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saint Lucia waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south of Castries, a trip to Vieux Fort will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Maria Islands Museum, Anse Des Sables Beach and YoungFaith Park.
Set out 24 kilometres south-east from Castries and you'll be in Micoud, another favourite stop in Saint Lucia. Be sure to check out Josephine Splash Park and Ti Rocher Community Park.