How to find cheap flights to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Princess Juliana International Airport is 397 €. A return plane ticket to SXM right now is 693 €.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Philipsburg, where Princess Juliana International Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Philipsburg. This will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Philipsburg, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Princess Juliana International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Philipsburg
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Philipsburg in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SXM.
Fly to Philipsburg in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SXM, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Philipsburg are typically more affordable.
With averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), September is when Philipsburg is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
February sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 21ºC (70ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Philipsburg.
September brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Philipsburg in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Princess Juliana International Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your SXM plane ticket with Sun Country Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-4 timezone at SXM.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to SXM. Choose any of these stays close to Princess Juliana International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in SXM. Get behind the wheel with addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philipsburg.
Flights out of Princess Juliana International Airport land as scheduled 54% of the time. This figure highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.
Getting to central Philipsburg from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The distance from SXM to central Philipsburg is about 11 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SXM.
Philipsburg has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Philipsburg highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Philipsburg:
Great Bay Beach: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Private Yacht Charter N.V.: Looking for more reasons to visit Philipsburg? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 0.97 kilometres south of the city centre.