Sint Maarten to Fort Lauderdale (SXM–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SXM–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and FlyNordic lead the route. The flight covers 1,223 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 3h19 | – | – | – |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | A20N | 3h18 | – | – | – |
| LF FlyNordic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Sint Maarten
| Metric | SXM→FLL | AXA→FLL | SKB→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SXM | – | 12 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 18m | 2h 49m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
SXM: AST · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sint Maarten, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
SXM–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SXM to FLL
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, FlyNordic and Spirit Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SXM to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SXM to FLL ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,223 miles (1,968 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MHH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include The Valley (AXA), Basseterre (SKB) and Beef Island (EIS).