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Cheap flights from Tortola to St. Thomas

29 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Tortola to St. Thomas at a glance

29 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~3 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Tortola (EIS) to St. Thomas (STT) cover 29 miles (46 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Tortola to St. Thomas covers 29 miles (47 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 4th most competitive of 5 routes from Tortola. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
EIS (0 mi)STT (29 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 29 miles. Direct carriers include 9K and YI.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Tortola → St. Thomas. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
9KDirect
YIDirect
Baggage on Tortola → St. Thomas: on this route, 9K typically includes a carry-on, while YI may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Tortola to St. Thomas — quick answers

How far is Tortola from St. Thomas by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Tortola (EIS) to St. Thomas (STT) is 29 miles (46 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Tortola to St. Thomas?

The average nonstop flight time from EIS to STT is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Tortola to St. Thomas?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: 9K, YI. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Tortola → St. Thomas

Route type
short-haul regional
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~3 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in St. Thomas — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 4 of 5 routes from Tortola
Airline network
YI: 4 destinations from EIS; 9K: 2 destinations from EIS
Alternative destination airports
STX (Christiansted, 45 mi); SJU (San Juan, 68 mi); SXM (Philipsburg, 124 mi)
Nearby destinations
Christiansted, US Virgin Islands (45 mi); San Juan, Puerto Rico (68 mi); Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (124 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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