Sint Maarten to Chicago (SXM–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SXM Airport Page →
2,205 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 7h 29m DL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
SJU San Juan 7h 34m 2QLF → AAASF9 San Juan (SJU) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 35m AA → AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 42m F9WN → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 44m AAQR → AAACAS Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 53m AA → AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 8h 7m B6DLEY → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 9m B6NK → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 8h 22m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 8h 23m B6QR → AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sint Maarten to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,205 mi 5h 46m nonstop -1h behind

SXM–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,205 miles in 5h 46m.

Also explore SXM Routes ORD Routes SXM Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Sint Maarten flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SXM–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – – Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SXM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~7h 29m SJU ~7h 34m CLT ~7h 35m MCO ~7h 42m PLS ~7h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,596
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SXM → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → SXM
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Sint Maarten.
SXM: AST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sint Maarten, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,205 mi / 3,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SXM–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sint Maarten to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,205 mi / 3,549 km
Flight time5h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SXM
Full namePrincess Juliana International Airport
IATA / ICAOSXM / TNCM
TimezoneAmerica/Marigot
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SXM to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 5h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 2,205 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from SXM to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Luis Munoz Marin and Charlotte Douglas.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Sint Maarten.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SXM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SXM to ORD

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SXM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SXM to ORD is about 5 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,205 miles (3,549 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Luis Munoz Marin and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.