Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
You can choose from 25 weekly Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 12:05.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MIA to SXM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is American Airlines.
With 72.26% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MIA to SXM flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MIA and SXM include:
Norman Manley International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
$96 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Return flights start from $275. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MIA to SXM by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from MIA to SXM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
76.14% of flights that depart Miami International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Miami International Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Miami. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MIA? If you've booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SXM if you have a late Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Philipsburg and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from central Philipsburg. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
February is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Philipsburg in April.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Miami International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MIA to SXM around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.