Flying from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima one hour behind Philipsburg.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SXM to LIM flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport. These are the top stopovers between SXM and LIM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Lima Airport (LIM)
Right now, $373 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $970. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SXM to LIM if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no 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 the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SXM to LIM.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from St Maarten Airport to Lima 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)
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Maarten Airport, 66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
St Maarten Airport is around 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 get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SXM:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
Consider booking a hotel near LIM if you're taking a late St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Lima Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and venture far and wide through Lima and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lima Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lima in March.
Lock in your flight from St Maarten Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to explore Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SXM to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to discover other parts of Peru. Travel about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its popular sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another favourite stop in Peru. Experience major highlights starting with Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.