Chicago to Sint Maarten (ORD–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–SXM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,205 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SXM | MDW→SXM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 14m | 4h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to SXM
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ORD to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SXM ranges from 5 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,205 miles (3,549 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).