Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Flights from IAD to SXM start from 08:15 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 08:45 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IAD to SXM flight.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates IAD to SXM flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 70.0% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and SXM:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
At the moment, $177 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $710. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to SXM by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to SXM.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SXM:
Explore without limits with a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and experience more of Philipsburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Princess Juliana International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Philipsburg. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
February is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Philipsburg in April.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Philipsburg, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to SXM in February. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 26ºC then.
