Philadelphia to Sint Maarten (PHL–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–SXM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,673 miles in approximately 4h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 4 | B38M | 4h12 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sint Maarten from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SXM | EWR→SXM | BWI→SXM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 80 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 12m | 4h 13m | 4h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, 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.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to SXM
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PHL to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to SXM ranges from 4 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,673 miles (2,693 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).