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Flight deals from New York to St Maarten Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to St Maarten Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,086. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to St Maarten flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from New York to St Maarten

New York to St Maarten: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Philipsburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than St Maarten.

New York to Philipsburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,345
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from New York to St Maarten: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to St Maarten is R 4,226. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from New York to St Maarten.
Qatar Airways, jetBlue and Etihad Airways fly direct from New York to St Maarten.
As of April 2026, there are 50 flights per week flying from New York to St Maarten.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to St Maarten is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to St Maarten Airport on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to St Maarten but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Philipsburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM): What you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport flight is 4 hours 10 minutes.

  • Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is located in Philipsburg. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of New York.

  • With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) is the busiest route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from JFK to SXM is with JetBlue Airways at 11:10am.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SXM. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Get to your destination in one go from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) are available from here.

  • Top carriers that offer direct flights from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport leaving from JFK include:

  • The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with jetBlue between JFK and SXM.

  • American Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

  • 73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You can book a direct New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check if flying out of EWR makes more sense for your journey.

  • From EWR, direct flights from New York to SXM are offered by United Airlines.

  • United is the most frequently booked airline flying from EWR to SXM.

  • The top on-time carrier is United. Its Newark Liberty International Airport to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport flights arrive as scheduled 76.92% of the time.

  • You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to SXM flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LGA, that figure is 69%.

  • The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)

Getting from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg

  • Central Philipsburg is around 6 kilometres from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)

  • R 1,345 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport. Return flights start at R 4,226. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to SXM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from New York to SXM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)

  • March is the most popular month for flights from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM). Visit Philipsburg in December for a quieter experience.

  • Before locking in your New York to SXM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Philipsburg, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport in February when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Philipsburg

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philipsburg right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from New York to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport:

  • Great Bay Beach and Guana Bay Beach are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Philipsburg to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.