New York to Sint Maarten (JFK–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–SXM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,685 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: QR | 11 | 321 | 4h04-4h21 | – | QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | 752 | 4h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from New York
| Metric | JFK→SXM | TEB→SXM | EWR→SXM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 14 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 16m | 3h 31m | 4h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SXM
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways and American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JFK to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SXM is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,685 miles (2,712 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via V. C. Bird, Orlando and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).