Flights to St. Vincent: What Airlines Fly There & Important Travel Tips

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets – and now getting there is easier than you might think. With the new Sandals Resort that opened in 2024 – and other properties coming soon – more and more airlines are adding flights to St. Vincent. This guide breaks down which airlines fly there, where they fly from and some travel tips to make getting there a breeze.

Flights to St. Vincent

Whether you’re dreaming of laying on the beach sipping rum or a sailing trip around the Grenadines, your trip will most likely start with a flight into St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport (SVD), located approximately 5 miles from the capital of Kingstown. But let’s backup a minute – before we dive into flights let’s talk location – because if you’re like me you might not be totally sure where St. Vincent is on the map.

Where Is St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines (often shortened to SVG) is a small island nation tucked away in the southern Caribbean, just west of Barbados and south of Saint Lucia. It’s part of the Windward Islands made up of 32 islands and cays, but only about 9 of them are inhabited.

The largest island – and where you fly into is St. Vincent. The rest are the Grenadines, a collection of smaller islands like Bequia and Mustique. Despite its size, SVG is an independent country and has been since 1979 but like several other Caribbean countries, it remains part of the English Commonwealth, meaning King Charles III is still recognized as the ceremonial head of state.

Translation: It’s an independent Caribbean country with British roots, a whole lot of charm, and way more islands than you probably realized

Flights to St. Vincent from the United States

Currently, from the United States, American Airlines offers the most flights to St. Vincent. Their 2025 schedule includes nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) every day except Tuesday and seasonal service from Charlotte (CLT).

JetBlue started flying to St. Vincent in 2024 and now offers nonstop flights from New York (JFK) several times a week.

Delta Airlines is adding nonstops flights from Atlanta (ATL) starting December 20, 2025. Flights will operate daily until January 5th when they transition to 5 times a week and exclude Tuesday and Wednesday. These nonstop flights will continue through mid-April 2026.

Caribbean Airlines has flights from New York (JFK) and Miami (MIA). Note these are not direct flights and often include a stop in either Trinidad (POS) or Barbados (BGI).

Southerner says: If you have specific dates in mind be sure to book flights well in advance for the winter high season—availability is limited, especially for the nonstop routes.

Flights to St. Vincent from Canada

For visitors from Canada Air Canada has direct flights from Toronto (YYZ) generally during the December to April peak travel season. Canadian travelers can also consider booking packages with Air Canada Vacations or bundle flights and hotels on Expedia or I’ll be happy to help you plan your vacation.

Flights to St. Vincent from the U.K.

Travelers from England can book Virgin Atlantic with service from London Heathrow (LHR) via Barbados. Yes, it’s an extra stop but passengers traveling on to St. Vincent can stay onboard during the stop. However, overnighting in Barbados or even St. Lucia – both of the those islands have Sandals Resorts as well – can be a fun way to extend your trip and make connecting easier.

Inter-Island & Regional Flights

What if you’re visiting another Caribbean island and plan to visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines too? Then check out these carriers offering reliable service:

• LIAT – from Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, and St. Lucia
• interCaribbean Airways – from Barbados, Grenada, and Trinidad
• Sunrise Airways – newer regional connections
• Winair – from Sint Maarten and St. Lucia
• SVG Air, Mustique Airways, One Caribbean – for inter-island hops to Bequia, Mustique, Union Island, and more

Landing at Argyle International Airport (SVD)

Now that you know more about flight options let’s talk about the airport. Argyle International sits right on the island’s southeast coast, just about 30 minutes from Kingstown, the capital. It opened in 2017 – and replaced a smaller airport – finally making it possible to fly larger jets directly from North America and Europe with no more hopping through three islands just to get here.

The airport is still small and while it’s more modern it’s retained that easygoing island vibe. Inside, you’ll find a few shops – handy for picking up spices as you leave – a café – try the beef patties – a bar – good rum punch – and currency exchange, plus free Wi-Fi so you can text everyone back home that you’ve arrived in paradise. Or sadly, are leaving.

There are signs for VIP – I’m thinking maybe a lounge – upstairs from the main waiting area but this section was closed and no one was allowed to go up the escalator. Hopefully it’s part of an expansion. The airport and dining area were pretty crowded when I left on a Monday. With more and more flights coming to the island this winter more space will probably be needed.

One of my favorite things about arriving in St. Vincent? The views. As you descend, you’ll spot the island’s green hills tumbling into turquoise water, and from the runway, you can often see the waves breaking along the coast and it’s gorgeous!

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If you’re continuing on to one of the Grenadine islands, there’s a separate check-in area for regional flights – it’s small, friendly, and you’ll probably be boarding your next flight within minutes.

Outside the airport, taxis are lined up waiting to whisk you away. Many hotels will arrange pickups if you let them know your flight details ahead of time. Since I was traveling with Sandals, I had pre-arranged transportation to the resort but when I transferred from Sandals to a locally-owned hotel I arranged my own transportation back to the airport.

And it was seamless. I notified the hotel and they called a taxi from a list of registered taxis. I also noticed a booklet in my room containing all the licensed taxi drivers’ names and telephone numbers. It wasn’t necessary to use it since they did all the work but it was comforting to me as a solo female traveler, knowing that I didn’t need to worry about transportation.

Online I’ve seen a lot of people talking about the ride from the airport to their hotel – particularly Sandals – since that drive is almost an hour from the airport. Like many of the more mountainous islands, St. Vincent’s roads are curvy and go up and down through the countryside.

I personally did not have an issue with the ride. But I’m a road tripper and I love to drive – and ride. If you are someone prone to car sickness, then definitely bring something for motion sickness. And did you know that if you are headed to Sandals, another option is to book a butler room and arrive to the resort by boat? Yeah!

Travel Tips for Flying to St. Vincent

Overall, one of the best tips I’d like to offer about flights to St. Vincent is to allow plenty of connection time if you have a layover – if you can. I say “if you can” because sometimes the schedule doesn’t give you much choice (which is exactly what happened to me on my flight here).

I’m usually a Delta girl but since Delta doesn’t fly to St. Vincent (yet), I flew American from Atlanta to St. Vincent with a layover in Miami. Leaving on the earliest flight possible my layover time for my connection in Miami was so tight, I barely had time to grab a sandwich. When I purchased the ticket I was concerned and sitting almost 30 minutes on the tarmac waiting for a gate made that connection even tighter.

Then for my return flight to Atlanta, I would need to clear customs in Miami. Even with Global Entry I didn’t have time to do anything but run through the airport to make my flight. When I got to the gate they were boarding my zone. As soon as I got on the plane, I asked the flight attendant if it was okay to use the restroom. Thank goodness I was able to pop in and out and get back in my seat without causing any boarding issues.

The problem with these seasonal flights is there aren’t any additional flights you can hop on if you miss your original flight. Of course, the return flight leg from MIA to ATL wouldn’t have been an issue – there are plenty of flights from Miami to Atlanta – but the outgoing flight from MIA to SVD – missing that one would have wrecked my trip.

My flight was on a Wednesday and the next American flight to St. Vincent (at that time) wasn’t scheduled till Saturday. If I had missed my connection in Miami, would they have put me on that flight three days later or would they have rerouted me to Barbados or Grenada on another flight that same day? I’m not sure but I’m glad I didn’t have to find out. In any case, I would have missed – at the very least – one night of my Sandals vacation.

So, my advice is if you have a tight connection time, are flying late in the day, or in the summer when thunderstorms kick up and cause delays or just want to be extra careful, then spend the night in your connection city! Arrive a day early and stay over. I know it’s an added expense but it’s well worth it to not have to stress or miss any of your vacation.

And by all means purchase travel insurance or use a credit card with insurance for trip interruption. Remember most airlines will not compensate you for weather delays. Here’s a few more tips for flights to St. Vincent and for future reference read my How to Survive Flight Cancellations article.

• Flights aren’t always daily. Check airline schedules carefully – JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic often fly 2–3 times a week. (See above scenario for possible missed flights)
• Regional airlines can have delays. Plan for extra buffer time when island-hopping. There was a joke that LIAT – the regional Caribbean airline’s name – stood for “leave island any time”.
• Double-check baggage rules. Especially with inter-island airlines – they often have lower weight limits. That big checked bag might cause a problem.
• Again: travel insurance is worth it. Weather, ferry schedules or airline delays can affect your plans in the Caribbean. Travel insurance is a must!
• Join a St. Vincent travel group. Facebook has groups for everything! Consider joining a St. Vincent group for more travel and island tips.

Final Thoughts on Flights to St. Vincent

While St. Vincent may not be as easy to get to as some other Caribbean islands, but what’s waiting for you there makes it totally worth the extra step. The new Sandals is stunning – and one of my favorite Sandals properties to date – the island is gorgeous, the people are lovely and the food, well the food was divine!

With more nonstop flights from the U.S. and Canada coming soon and good regional connections, getting to St. Vincent is easier than ever. Plus, there are options to include other Caribbean islands. So, whether you’re heading to a luxury stay – at Sandals – on the mainland or sailing through the Grenadines, it all starts with that flight to SVD.

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