by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 2:10 PM ET, Thu August 28, 2025
Regional carrier Contour Airlines has announced that it will offer nonstop flights from Puerto Rico and St. Thomas to the island of Dominica, marking an important step forward in Dominica’s accessibility for American travelers.
The new routes, which will be served by Contour’s 30-seat regional jets, will connect Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM) in Dominica.
Local and regional officials lauded the news, underscoring its importance in improving accessibility for both residents and visitors across Dominica, San Juan, and St. Thomas. Contour Airlines is the only carrier offering non-stop service between The U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominica.
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), the island’s tourism
development agency, described the development as a “historic milestone” and one that markers Contour’s official entry into the Caribbean market.
“Launching service in Dominica is an exciting step for us, and we look forward to making it easier for Dominicans to travel and for visitors to discover Dominica, the Nature Island,” Ben Munson, president of Tennessee-based Contour Airlines, said in a statement.
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said there has long been a need in the region for more air service.
“When I visited St. Thomas, I heard firsthand the desire for a direct connection to Dominica” Skerrit said in a statement.
“With the launch of Contour Airlines’ inaugural service, that vision has become reality,” he added. “This new link strengthens ties between our islands and opens new doors for tourism, trade, and investment. It is a meaningful step toward greater regional connectivity.”
The flights between Dominica to San Juan will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Flights between Dominica and St. Thomas will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Dominica experienced an increased number of visitor arrivals in 2024. The “Nature Island” hosted 83,976 visitors
last year, a 13 percent year-over-year increase compared with 2024, according
to DDA officials.
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