Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Choose from 17 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight available. JetBlue Airways operates the latest service of the day at 12:23.
Your JFK to SXM flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school 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.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
American Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for JFK to SXM flights, with 83.33% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and SXM:
Orlando International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
ر.ق. 534 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,328. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to SXM, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Philipsburg's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Philipsburg. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Philipsburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport for September if you want to go to Philipsburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to SXM in February. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 26ºC then.