Charleston to Sint Maarten (CHS–SXM) — 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.
CHS–SXM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
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Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Charleston
| Metric | CHS→SXM | SAV→SXM | CAE→SXM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CHS | – | 86 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 17m | 3h 7m | 3h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CHS: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, 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.
CHS–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CHS to SXM
Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
CHS to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CHS to SXM is about 3 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,469 miles (2,363 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savannah (SAV), Columbia (CAE) and Wilmington (ILM).