New Southwest Nonstop Will Connect Nashville and St. Thomas Beginning March 2027

Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service between Nashville International Airport and Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas beginning March 13, 2027, adding another mainland gateway to the territory’s expanding airlift network. The new Nashville-St. Thomas route will operate on Saturdays, providing travelers from Nashville, Tennessee, and communities throughout the broader Southeast with a nonstop option to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The V.I. Department of Tourism said the route adds to its efforts to expand airlift from emerging and high-value mainland markets while further diversifying the destinations from which travelers can reach the territory directly. “We are thrilled to welcome Southwest Airlines’ announcement of new nonstop service from Nashville to St. Thomas,” said Commissioner Jennifer Matarangas-King. “This route gives travelers across Nashville and the broader Southeast a more convenient way to experience the U.S. Virgin Islands while opening the door to a market with...