How to find cheap flights to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Right now, $745 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to George F. L. Charles Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to SLU for $1,393.
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It's generally recommended to book around one month before your planned departure. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Castries, where George F. L. Charles Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Castries. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
If there's no rush to travel to Castries, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to George F. L. Charles Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Castries
June is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Castries.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SLU.
If you'd like to experience Castries at its busiest, book your flights to SLU for June. Taking a trip during peak periods usually means more things to do than at other times of the year.
February is the quietest period of the year to visit if you're after a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Castries then.
With averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF), September is when Castries is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February often brings more sun than cloud. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Castries.
The wettest time of year is August. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Flying to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to George F. L. Charles Airport, these airlines make getting to Castries nice and easy:
Think about booking your SLU plane ticket with Caribbean Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 71% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
The local timezone at SLU is UTC-4.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near George F. L. Charles Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to SLU:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car rental in SLU. Line up your ride with Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and tour the lesser-explored corners of Castries.
George F. L. Charles Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This number reflects how often departing flights from SLU arrive without running late.
George F. L. Charles Airport is located in Castries, Castries Quarter, Saint Lucia.
Getting to central Castries from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Central Castries is about 3 kilometers from SLU.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SLU, it'll take around 5 minutes to reach the center.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Unpack your bags at one of these traveler-approved options in Castries:
Castries highlights
Hop off your flight to Castries and find your way to these major attractions:
Dream Boat Tours: Located around 2 kilometers north-east of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Cruise Piers St. Lucia: Want more reasons to visit Castries? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is around 0.97 kilometers north of the city center.
How to get to Vieux Fort from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
The nearby city of Vieux Fort is about 64 kilometers from SLU. Heading into the center by cab or ride-share should take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Traveling from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to Micoud
If Micoud is where your trip takes you, it's around 23 kilometers from George F. L. Charles Airport.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Saint Lucia
Feel like exploring more? Vieux Fort will add something special to your trip to Saint Lucia. It's around 29 kilometers south of Castries and features Sandy Beach, Anse Des Sables Beach and Maria Islands Nature Reserve.
Micoud might just steal the show during your trip to Saint Lucia. You'll find it around 23 kilometers south of Castries. Josephine Splash Park, Riverbank Adventure Land and Ti Rocher Community Park stand out as key sights.
Roughly 19 kilometers south of Castries, Soufrière is well worth the journey. Some of the best reasons to visit include Hike Gros Piton, Soufriere Waterfront and Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens.