Travelling from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Philipsburg.
Every week, there are five St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flights.
Your SXM to FLL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
JetBlue is your ticket to exploring Fort Lauderdale (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with jetBlue on this route.
JetBlue is the most punctual carrier operating SXM to FLL flights. A dependable 83.33% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SXM and FLL include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Toussaint Louverture Airport
Handy information about St Maarten Airport (SXM)
Of the flights that depart from St Maarten Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
To get to St Maarten Airport from central Philipsburg, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SXM:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Consider booking a hotel near FLL if you're catching a late St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from St Maarten Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SXM to FLL in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
