Travelling from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to St Maarten Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AUA to SXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Most travellers choose to fly with Winair on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AUA and SXM:
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to St Maarten Airport (SXM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport flight is $540. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,310. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUA to SXM if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from AUA to SXM is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Oranjestad Airport (AUA)
Of all flights leaving Oranjestad Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Oranjestad to Oranjestad Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at St Maarten Airport (SXM)
Book a hotel close to SXM if you have a late Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a St Maarten Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philipsburg and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from St Maarten Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
From St Maarten Airport, Philipsburg is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to St Maarten Airport (SXM)
April is the busiest month for flights from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Philipsburg in March.
Book your flight from Oranjestad Airport to St Maarten Airport for September if you want to explore Philipsburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUA to SXM in February. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 26ºC then.
