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

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UA1707
UA United
7M8
1:20 PM
AST
6:21 PM
CDT
6h 1m
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AA1184
AA American
319
2:00 PM
AST
6:44 PM
CDT
5h 44m
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AA1200
AA American
319
8:34 AM
CDT T3
2:28 PM
AST
4h 54m
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UA2427
UA United
7M8
8:45 AM
CDT T1
2:57 PM
AST
5h 12m
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Sint Maarten to Chicago
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,205 mi 5h 44m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

SXM–ORD 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 44m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SXM Routes ORD Routes SXM Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SXM–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 7M8 6h01 – Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 1 319 5h44 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SXM to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
2
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SXM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
JAX ~6h 52m TYS ~7h 7m BNA ~7h 8m FPR ~7h 13m APF ~7h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,938
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → SXM
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
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 44m to 6h 1m.
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 44m to 6h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: SXM
Full namePrincess Juliana International Airport
IATA / ICAOSXM / TNCM
TimezoneAmerica/Lower_Princes
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 approximately 5h 44m to 6h 1m. The route covers 2,205 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SXM to ORD. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, TYS, BNA, FPR, APF, TEB, SUA, BED, CHS, TPA, RSW, HPN, PBI, OPF, SUS, SDQ, ICT, DAL, AUS, LIR, SJO, SRQ, LAS, CUR, SFO, DUB, IAD, BCN, SJU, PTY, MSP, YYZ, ATL, PHL, MIA, BWI, EWR, CLT, BOS, MCO, JFK, YUL, FLL, CDG and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SXM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SXM to ORD ranges from 5 hours 44 minutes to 6 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,205 miles (3,549 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.