Ted Stevens Anchorage to Princess Juliana
5028 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 31m with 2 airlines operating direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Princess Juliana (SXM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Ted Stevens Anchorage
Arriving in St. Maarten
Princess Juliana International on Sint Maarten is the dual-island Caribbean nation's primary airport — famous for its Maho Beach approach where aircraft pass meters above sunbathers. The terminal sits 3 km east of Philipsburg. Taxis are the only practical transfer option (~$15–$25 to Philipsburg). Peak demand mirrors the rest of the Caribbean — December–April; cheapest fares come in September–October.
Who flies ANC to SXM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 10h 31m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 10h 31m | Economy |
2 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ANC→SXM
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Anchorage to St. Maarten FAQs
Direct flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Princess Juliana (SXM) take approximately 10h 31m for the 5028-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
2 carriers operate direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Princess Juliana (SXM): Alaska Airlines and Condor. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Alaska Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Princess Juliana (SXM) is the primary international airport for St. Maarten. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.