Flying from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is located in Philipsburg. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is two hours behind Philipsburg.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SXM to Mexico City flight.
SXM is around 6 kilometres from central Philipsburg. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SXM:
Of the flights that depart from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Mexico City
R 4,644 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,441. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from SXM to Mexico City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Check in here after your SXM to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
November is the quietest month for flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SXM to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are highlights.