Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your DTW to SXM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DTW and SXM:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
$231 is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Return flights start at $557. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to SXM if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% land on time at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DTW:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and discover more of Philipsburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from Princess Juliana International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
From Princess Juliana International Airport, Philipsburg is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Philipsburg. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to SXM in February. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.