Flying from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to San Juan: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan.
San Juan and Philipsburg (where Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is located) are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
There are three weekly services between Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). This is the most popular flight route.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your SXM to San Juan flight.
You can book a direct Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan ticket. Begin your trip at SXM and end it at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Contour Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan.
The journey from central Philipsburg to SXM takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to SXM? If you're catching an early flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
66% of flights that take off from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to San Juan
$265 is currently the best price for a one-way Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan flight. A return plane ticket starts from $590. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you have a late flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJU:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from SXM to San Juan.
Best time to go to San Juan
March is the most popular month for flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan. To escape the crowds, visit San Juan in December.
The warmest month in San Juan is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SXM to San Juan in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to San Juan, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Juan:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Esperanza Beach, Balneario El Escambron and Escambron Green are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla is just one of the many cities in Puerto Rico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Juan. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Silla Aguadilla, Bridges Surf Beach and Playa Rompe Olas.
Isabela is another essential stop in Puerto Rico and is around 105 kilometres west of San Juan. No trip is complete without a visit to Playa montones, Shore Island Beach and Guajataca Forest Reserve.