Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Princess Juliana
1223 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 52m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Princess Juliana (SXM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
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 FLL to SXM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 52m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 52m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 52m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 52m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 52m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 52m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 52m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 2h 52m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→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.
Fort Lauderdale to St. Maarten FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Princess Juliana (SXM) take approximately 2h 52m for the 1223-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 $169. 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Princess Juliana (SXM): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways 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.