Flying from Saint John's Airport (ANU) to St Maarten Airport (SXM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport is 45 minutes.
Flights from ANU to SXM start at 09:00 — the first with Sunrise Airways. The last departure is at 19:35 with Winair. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ANU to SXM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Winair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Winair is the most punctual carrier that offers ANU to SXM flights. An exceptional 87.27% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ANU and SXM:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Gustaf III Airport
Handy information about Saint John's Airport (ANU)
Of all flights leaving Saint John's Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Saint John's Airport from central Saint John's, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ANU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at St Maarten Airport (SXM)
Reserve a hotel close to SXM if you're taking a late Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a St Maarten Airport rental car and discover Philipsburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Europcar and Ace Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from St Maarten Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
St Maarten Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Philipsburg. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to St Maarten Airport (SXM)
April is the busiest month for flights from Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Philipsburg in March.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Saint John's Airport to St Maarten Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ANU to SXM in February. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 26ºC then.