Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to SXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Frontier Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCO and SXM:
Miami International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Currently, Rs31,382 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs83,906. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCO to SXM.
The cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 78.28% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MCO? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Book a hotel close to SXM if you have a late Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car and discover Philipsburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Europcar and Ace Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
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 by car.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Philipsburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Orlando International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Philipsburg, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MCO to SXM in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 26ºC on average.