Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
To ensure you get on your MSP to SXM flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Sun Country Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating MSP to SXM flights, Sun Country Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MSP and SXM:
Orlando International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
RM756 is the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM1,988. These fares may change based on availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MSP to SXM.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to SXM.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Book a hotel close to SXM if you're taking a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
From Princess Juliana International Airport, Philipsburg is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Philipsburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to SXM in February. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.