Flying from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is located in Philipsburg. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Fort Lauderdale is one hour behind Philipsburg.
Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. When booking your flight, you can select from five services each week between SXM and FLL.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SXM to Fort Lauderdale flight.
Direct Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets are available for booking. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will be your arrival point.
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The journey from central Philipsburg to SXM takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near SXM. Whether you have an early flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:
When it comes to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Fort Lauderdale
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight is RM622. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,086. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SXM to Fort Lauderdale, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The distance from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near FLL if you have a late flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
To get the best deal, book your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from SXM to Fort Lauderdale.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the busiest month for flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale in December.
Book a Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SXM to Fort Lauderdale around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are attractions you won't want to skip in Fort Lauderdale.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Tampa is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without visiting Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
