St. John Travel Tips

No Passport Necessary

Regardless of where you’re headed in the U.S. Virgin Islands, visitors must fly into either St. Croix or St. Thomas, both of which have airports. The U.S. Virgin Islands are readily accessible from the American mainland. St. John does not have an airport. The closest airport is St. Thomas in the USVI capital city of Charlotte Amalie. There is also a ferry to get to St. John is on the other side of St. Thomas from the airport. There are two main airports on the USVI: Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX/TISX), also known as HERA, and Cyril E. King Airport (STT), also known as CEKA. If there is no direct flight from where you are, the islands can also be reached through common hubs like New York, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Ft. Lauderdale, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Washington D.C. In addition several flights depart every day from San Juan, Puerto Rico to St. Thomas. Since most flights are offered every day throughout the year, the Virgin Islands are very well connected, making them an attractive location easily reached even on short notice. Learn more about flights to the US Virgin Islands.

Transportation

The U.S. Virgin Island airport is readily accessible from the American mainland. However, flying directly to St. John Virgin Islands isn’t possible. The closest airport is on St. Thomas in the USVI capital city of Charlotte Amalie. There is also a ferry to get to St. John that is located on the other side of St. Thomas from the airport.
There are two main USVI airports on the USVI. Their USVI airport codes are:

Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX/TISX), also known as HERA.
Cyril E. King Airport (STT), also known as CEKA.

If there are no direct flights from where you are, the islands can also be reached through common hubs like New York, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Ft. Lauderdale, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Washington D.C.
Additionally, several flights depart every day from San Juan, Puerto Rico to St. Thomas. Since most flights are offered every day throughout the year, the Virgin Islands are very well connected, making them an attractive location that’s easily reached, even on short notice. Learn more about flights to the US Virgin Islands.

Once you arrive on St. Thomas, you have several options to continue to The Hills. The most common option is to take a taxi to Red Hook and board the hourly ferry to Cruz Bay, St. John.

Upon arriving on St. John, taxis line the street near the ferry. Just ask any driver to take you to The Hills, and they will direct you to a taxi heading that way.

Alternatively, our concierge can help you arrange airport-to-villa transportation, including a private taxi, a luxury car or SUV, private water transport, or even a helicopter. After you complete the booking process, these transportation options will be provided for you. Once you decide, our team will facilitate getting everything set for your arrival!

Renting a car is also an option. Please press the button below to learn more.

St. John Island Airport

Again, there is no St. John USVI airport. However, it won’t take you very long to make your way from St. Thomas to St. John. This is something that people do every single day, after all! Once you make it to the ferry crossing, it’ll only take about 20 minutes until you’re on St. John. Alternatively, you can rent a car on St. Thomas and use the car barge to reach St. John. Either way, you’ll reach your destination relatively quickly.

Where can I stay on the island?

St. John is the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is also more than half occupied by the Virgin Islands National Park. Therefore, it’s definitely a good idea to secure lodging before you board the airplane to St. Thomas.

The Hills St. John allows you to rent a luxury condo and villa! There are 22 villas available, and they overlook Cruz Bay. Again, ensure you’ve booked one of these before you show up on St. John, or else you might not have anywhere to stay.

Is St John and the USVI safe?

Yes, St. John and the USVI are generally considered to be safe. There is crime everywhere on earth, though, so make sure you take the time to be mindful. On the plus side, St. John has the lowest crime rate of the USVI, which makes a generally safe area even safer!

Does St John have any travel restrictions?

Domestic and international travelers are no longer required to present a green QR code or complete the USVI Travel Screening Portal. Therefore, there are no current travel restrictions. As of May 7, 2025, it will be necessary for U.S. travelers to be REAL ID compliant. Visit the DHS website for more information or to make sure you’re ready to go!

FAQs

Is there an airport on St John USVI?

This question, along with “Does St. John have an airport,” is quite common. The answer is no, but there is one on St. Thomas.

How do you fly to St John US Virgin Islands?

Also frequently asked is “How do you get to the US Virgin Islands?” In either instance, you can fly to St. Thomas, in the USVI capital city of Charlotte Amalie. There is also a ferry to get to St. John that is located on the other side of St. Thomas from the airport.

Where else can I stay on the U.S. Virgin Islands?

If The Hills St John is already booked, check out Marketplace Suites or Vacation VI! Both of these travel destinations have rooms on St John. Vacation VI can also help you stay on St Thomas.

Why should I choose St John to stay on?

Whether you like to be active or prefer to relax on the beach, St John has got it all! The Virgin Islands National Park offers more than 20 hiking trails and historic ruins. Meanwhile, the stunning beaches and easy access to snorkeling make St John a must-see destination. Even better, St John will most likely have fewer tourists on it than St Thomas, which means you can live more like a local!

Stay at a Luxury Condo and Villa Rental on St John Explore St John’s unique shops, exotic landscape, and beautiful beaches during the day. At night, return to your luxury condo and villa at The Hills St John! Contact us online or call toll-free 1-800-727-6610 to learn more!

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