Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CUN to SXM flight.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CUN and SXM:
Las Americas International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
R 3,208 is the lowest price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,042. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CUN to SXM, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CUN to SXM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CUN:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Book a hotel close to SXM if you have a late Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car to explore Philipsburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Princess Juliana International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport to central Philipsburg has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Philipsburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Cancun 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 CUN to SXM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.