Sint Maarten to Philadelphia (SXM–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA2959
AA American
7M8
2:56 PM
AST
7:35 PM
EDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2959
AA American
B38M
9:44 AM
EDT TA
1:56 PM
AST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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Sint Maarten to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,673 mi 4h 39m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

SXM–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,673 miles in approximately 4h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SXM–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 4 7M8 4h39 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SXM to PHL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SXM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,274
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.

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Sint Maarten

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SXM→PHL AXA→PHL SKB→PHL
Distance from SXM 12 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 4h 39m 3h 29m 3h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of SXM with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as Sint Maarten.
SXM: AST · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sint Maarten, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,673 mi / 2,693 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 39m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SXM–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sint Maarten to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,673 mi / 2,693 km
Flight time4h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: SXM
IATA / ICAOSXM / TNCM
TimezoneAmerica/Marigot
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SXM to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 4h 39m. The route covers 1,673 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SXM to PHL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AXA, FRG, EIS, MMU, HPN, SKB, FOK, TEB, TTN, JAX, BED, LRM, ILM, BCT, NAS, OPF, PLS, SUA, BNA, SAV, BWI, PDK, TYS, CHS, RSW, ABE, RYY, LUK, YIP, APF, YOW, PTK, TPA, SRQ, DTW, YQB, CMH, UVF, SDQ, JFK, BHM, GCM, AUA, MCI, MDW, POS, BGI, FXE, SUS, HOU, DAL, LIR, MSP, ORD, AUS, STP, APA, SLC, PSP, VNY, LAS, YWG, LAX, SFO, DUB, BCN, FLL, NCE, SJU, BOS, PBI, MIA, IAD, ATH, YYZ, CLT, ATL, CDG, YUL, EWR and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SXM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AXA, SKB and EIS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PHL

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SXM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SXM to PHL ranges from 4 hours 39 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

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AXA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include The Valley (AXA), Basseterre (SKB) and Beef Island (EIS).