Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to St Maarten Airport (SXM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St Maarten Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Your MSP to SXM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for MSP to SXM flights is Delta.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St Maarten Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and SXM:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights leaving from Minneapolis St Paul Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St Maarten Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at St Maarten Airport (SXM)
If you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St Maarten Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near SXM:
Explore without limits with a St Maarten Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and chase adventure across Philipsburg and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from St Maarten Airport about four weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to St Maarten Airport (SXM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St Maarten Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Philipsburg. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to St Maarten Airport for September if you'd like to go to Philipsburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to SXM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.