Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
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✈️ Cheap flights to Sint Maarten
Compare fares to Sint Maarten from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Princess Juliana Intl (SXM). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Sint Maarten
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXM | Princess Juliana Intl | Sint Maarten | Main |
Princess Juliana International Airport is a major regional hub with flights from North America and Europe. Ferries link the island to Anguilla, Saint-Barthélemy and Saba, and it is a popular cruise port.
📅 Best time to fly to Sint Maarten
Best: December to April – dry, sunny and breezy with calm seas, though it is the busiest and priciest time.
Cheaper shoulder season: May to July – warm weather, fewer crowds and lower prices.
Avoid: August to October – the height of hurricane season, with higher storm risk.
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⏱️ Flight times to Sint Maarten
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Philipsburg | 6,566 km | 8 h 35 min | |
| New York → Philipsburg | 2,712 km | 3 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Philipsburg | 5,730 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| Chicago → Philipsburg | 3,548 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| Miami → Philipsburg | 1,968 km | 3 h 00 min | |
| San Francisco → Philipsburg | 6,113 km | 8 h 00 min | |
| Toronto → Philipsburg | 3,243 km | 4 h 35 min | |
| Paris → Philipsburg | 6,739 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| Frankfurt → Philipsburg | 7,179 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Dubai → Philipsburg | 11,801 km | 14 h 55 min | |
| Delhi → Philipsburg | 13,296 km | 16 h 40 min* | |
| Mumbai → Philipsburg | 13,678 km | 17 h 10 min* | |
| Singapore → Philipsburg | 17,436 km | 21 h 40 min* | |
| Sydney → Philipsburg | 16,184 km | 20 h 10 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Sint Maarten
- Philipsburg – A bustling town with Front Street shopping, the boardwalk and Great Bay Beach.
- Maho Beach – Famous for low-flying planes and lively beach bars.
- Mullet Bay – A beautiful, calm bay with soft sand and good swimming.
- Simpson Bay – A hub for yachts, restaurants and nightlife on the lagoon.
- Fort Amsterdam – Ruins of a seventeenth-century fort with views of Great Bay.
- Guana Bay – A wild, windswept beach popular with surfers and bodyboarders.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackBring an empty bottle
Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
Flights to Sint Maarten: questions
What is the main airport in Sint Maarten?
The main international airport is Princess Juliana Intl (SXM) in Philipsburg.
How long is the flight from London to Sint Maarten?
A nonstop flight from London to Philipsburg covers about 6,566 km and takes around 8 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Sint Maarten?
December to April – dry, sunny and breezy with calm seas, though it is the busiest and priciest time.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Sint Maarten?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May to July – warm weather, fewer crowds and lower prices.
Do I need a visa to fly to Sint Maarten?
It depends on your passport. See our Sint Maarten visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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