Boston to Sint Maarten (BOS–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BOS–SXM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 1,743 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
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BOS: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Sint Maarten.
US passport holders enter Sint Maarten visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, occupying the southern 34 square kilometers of the island. The northern part is Saint-Martin, a French overseas collectivity. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), immigration stamps your passport. SXM is famous for its short runway adjacent to Maho Beach, where planes pass low overhead on approach.
Movement between the Dutch south (Sint Maarten) and French north (Saint-Martin) is open with no border controls. The border is unmarked along most of its length. The two sides share the island but operate different legal and currency systems. Philipsburg is the Dutch capital with duty-free shopping on Front Street. Marigot is the French capital with bistros and a waterfront market. Great Bay, Orient Bay, and Mullet Bay are popular beaches.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to SXM run about 3 hours 30 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to SXM runs about 4 hours on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, and Fort Lauderdale also have nonstop service. The Dutch side uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), pegged at 1.79 ANG per $1, but US dollars are accepted everywhere and are the practical currency for tourists. The French side uses the euro. Card payments work on both sides. Taxis operate at fixed rates posted at the airport: SXM to Philipsburg costs $20, to Marigot $25, to Orient Bay $35. There is no public bus service, but dollar vans (shared minibuses) run between Philipsburg and Marigot for $2.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
BOS–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to SXM
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BOS to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to SXM ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,806 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ALB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.