Fort Lauderdale to Sint Maarten (FLL–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–SXM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,223 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 2h53 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | 32Q | 2h52 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→SXM | OPF→SXM | MIA→SXM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 1 | 32 |
| Flight time | 2h 52m | 2h 56m | 3h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to SXM
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to SXM ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,223 miles (1,968 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AXA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).