Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Vieux Fort (PWK–UVF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PWK–UVF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
Other ways to reach Vieux Fort from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
| Metric | PWK→UVF | ORD→UVF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PWK | – | 9 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 7m | 5h 45m |
Travel Essentials
PWK: CDT · UVF: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Vieux Fort.
US passport holders enter Saint Lucia visa-free for up to 6 weeks (42 days). No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Saint Lucia has two airports: Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in the south near Vieux Fort, which handles most international flights, and George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) near Castries in the north, which handles inter-island and smaller aircraft.
The 6-week stay can be extended at the Immigration Department in Castries for up to 12 months total. Saint Lucia's two volcanic peaks, Gros Piton (770m) and Petit Piton (743m), are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the island's defining landmark. The drive from UVF to the Pitons and Soufriere takes about 1 hour along coastal roads. Sulphur Springs, the Caribbean's only drive-in volcano, sits between the Pitons. Marigot Bay, Rodney Bay, and Sugar Beach are the main beach and resort areas.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to UVF run about 3 hours 30 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to UVF runs about 4 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue. Charlotte, Atlanta, and Fort Lauderdale also have direct service. Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged at XCD 2.70 per $1. US dollars are accepted at hotels, restaurants, and tourist businesses. ATMs in Castries, Rodney Bay, and Soufriere dispense XCD. Card payments work at most tourist-facing businesses. Taxis are not metered: government-set rates are posted at the airports. UVF to Soufriere costs about XCD 175 ($65). UVF to Rodney Bay costs about XCD 230 ($85). Minibuses run between towns for XCD 2 to XCD 8 per ride.
PWK–UVF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PWK to UVF
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PWK to UVF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PWK to UVF is about 5 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,537 miles (4,083 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).