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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2959
AA American
7M8
2:56 PM
AST
7:35 PM
EDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1981
AA American
319
4:01 PM
AST
8:50 PM
EDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3312
AA American
319
8:55 AM
EDT TA
1:03 PM
AST
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2959
AA American
7M8
9:44 AM
EDT TA
1:56 PM
AST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1981
AA American
319
10:52 AM
EDT TA
3:00 PM
AST
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sint Maarten to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,673 mi 4h 39m nonstop 44 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, 44 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 11 319, 7M8 4h39-4h49 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (11 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SXM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,344
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SXM → PHL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
PHL → SXM
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

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 to 4h 49m.
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 to 4h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: SXM
IATA / ICAOSXM / TNCM
TimezoneAmerica/Lower_Princes
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 to 4h 49m. The route covers 1,673 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SXM to PHL. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, TEB, BCT, BED, JAX, TTN, SUA, OPF, CHS, APF, TYS, JFK, PBI, RSW, TPA, BNA, BWI, YIP, POS, HOU, LIR, DAL, STP, AUS, LAS, SFO, DUB, BCN, MSP, SJU, FLL, ORD, MIA, IAD, ATL, BOS, CDG, MCO, YUL, CLT, YYZ, SRQ, SDQ and SLC. 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.
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 PHL

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 11 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 to 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,673 miles (2,693 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.