Travelling from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Orlando is one hour behind Philipsburg and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SXM to MCO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Orlando (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SXM and MCO:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
$321 is the lowest price for a one-way St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Return flights start from $513. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SXM to MCO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SXM to MCO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Handy information about St Maarten Airport (SXM)
66% of flights departing from St Maarten Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
St Maarten Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Philipsburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SXM? If you're catching an early flight from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're arriving on a late St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MCO:
Grab a Orlando International Airport rental car and explore Orlando and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Orlando International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport to central Orlando has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Orlando. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from St Maarten Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Orlando during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SXM to MCO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are among its highlights.

