Minneapolis to Sint Maarten (MSP–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–SXM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,539 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 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.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to SXM
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
MSP to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SXM ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,539 miles (4,085 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.