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Who Flies This Route?
Cape Air
STT–EIS · Multiple daily · Cessna 402
Silver Airways
STT–EIS · Daily · ATR 42/72
Fly the Whale
STT–EIS · Up to 12x daily · Cessna Grand Caravan + Seaplane
📋 Route Details
At a Glance
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Flight Time
~20 min
One of the shortest scheduled flights in the US
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Avg Fare
$95–156
Each way · Fly the Whale, Cape Air, Silver
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Seaplane Option
Available
Board at Charlotte Amalie Harbor — no TSA
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Frequency
Up to 12x/day
Fly the Whale alone runs 8–12 round trips daily
Route Guide
The 20-Minute Miracle
The STT–EIS flight is deceptively short — 20 minutes in the air, but it connects two very different islands. St. Thomas is the commercial hub of the USVI: busy, developed, packed with cruise ships and duty-free shopping. Tortola is the quiet alternative: larger, more rural, with world-class diving at Cane Bay, historic plantation towns, and a pace of life that rewards those who make the crossing. Fly the Whale has transformed this route by adding significant capacity — up to 12 round trips daily — making same-day travel between the islands genuinely practical for both residents and visitors.
💡 Booking Tips
Tips for This Route
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Try the Seaplane
Fly the Whale offers seaplane service on this route — the most unique way to travel between the islands. Board at Charlotte Amalie Harbor (STT) or Christiansted Harbor (EIS). No TSA, spectacular views.
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Flights Fill Fast
Morning and afternoon flights on this popular route sell out — especially weekends and peak season. Book ahead at flythewhale.com, capeair.com, or silverairways.com.
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Baggage Reality
Cape Air's 25 lb limit is strict. If you're moving between islands with gear, Fly the Whale's WhalePak allows 50 lbs. Silver's ATR has more cargo space.
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Fly vs Ferry
The 20-min flight is faster door-to-door than the ~1 hr ferry. But the ferry is a beautiful experience. Consider flying one way and ferrying the other. See our
ferry guide.
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