Los Angeles to Sint Maarten (LAX–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between LAX and SXM, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→SXM | SNA→SXM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 29m | 6h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to SXM
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
LAX to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SXM ranges from 6 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,561 miles (5,731 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).