Travelling from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, making Charleston one hour behind Philipsburg.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SXM to CHS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SXM and CHS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Charleston Airport (CHS)
$668 is currently the lowest price for a one-way St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,107. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SXM to CHS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SXM to CHS.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about St Maarten Airport (SXM)
66% of flights taking off from St Maarten Airport reach their destination on schedule.
St Maarten Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Philipsburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SXM:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
Book a hotel close to CHS if you're catching a late St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Charleston Airport rental car and explore Charleston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Charleston Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The quietest month for a flight from St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Charleston based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from St Maarten Airport to Charleston Airport for July if you want to explore Charleston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SXM to CHS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south-west of Charleston, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 290 kilometres north of Charleston, Charlotte is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
