Sept. 19, 2023
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4 min read
If you’re already dreading the colder weather, even if you live in sunny Los Angeles, round-trip flights at half the price to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands may be the deal for you.
Flights from both LA and New York City are available starting at less than $350, beginning in December 2023 through April 2024.
Deal basics
Airline: American Airlines
Routes: From LA and New York City to Christiansted, St. Croix
How to book: Browse Google Flights and book directly with the airline
Travel dates: December 2023-April 2024, excluding the winter holidays
Book by: One-two days
This deal was originally sent out by Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights. Sign up for Going to get deals up to 90% off via its Premium membership, which users can try for free for 14 days and then $49 per year. You can also upgrade to the Elite tier for $199 per year and receive all the Premium deals plus premium economy, business-class and first-class alerts.
Sample flights
Though this deal only advertises availability from LA, similarly priced flights from New York City were also available when we conducted a test search for this story. We cannot guarantee the below round-trip flights will be available when you book:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX), starting at $342
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to STX, starting at $368
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Both of these flights are for American’s basic economy class, which includes one full-size carry-on item, but it will be $30 each way to check a bag. Note each route will include one layover in Charlotte both ways.
Maximize your purchase
Be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
Bottom line
With flights to St. Croix usually going for approximately $650 round-trip, this deal is for flights at nearly half-price.
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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
