Miami to Sint Maarten (MIA–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–SXM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, TXG and FlyNordic lead the route. The flight covers 1,223 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 32 | 7M8, B38M | 3h02-3h19 | Oneworld | – | |
| TXG TXG | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| LF FlyNordic | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Miami
| Metric | MIA→SXM | OPF→SXM | FLL→SXM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 1 | 11 |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 2h 56m | 2h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, 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.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to SXM
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, FlyNordic and TXG. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SXM ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,223 miles (1,968 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).