Flying from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco four hours behind Philipsburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your SXM to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
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 San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SXM and SFO include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, R 5,593 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,128. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SXM to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SXM to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about St Maarten Airport (SXM)
Of the flights that depart from St Maarten Airport, 66% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Philipsburg to St Maarten Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SXM:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from St Maarten Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SXM to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
