Orlando to Sint Maarten (MCO–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–SXM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,358 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 6 | 7M8 | 3h15 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | A20N | 3h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→SXM | SFB→SXM | MLB→SXM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 2h 32m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, 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.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
MCO–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to SXM
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MCO to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to SXM is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,358 miles (2,185 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Lakeland (LAL).