Flying from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): What you need to know
The average duration of a direct Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Santo Domingo and Philipsburg (where Princess Juliana International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). You can pick from 5 direct services each week. Arajet operates a 5:40am departure between SDQ and SXM.
Your flight from Santo Domingo to SXM won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from SDQ, you can catch a direct flight from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport with Arajet.
Arajet ranks first in bookings for flights from SDQ to SXM.
SDQ is around 32 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Las Americas International Airport:
Of the departures from Las Americas International Airport, 72.45% land on time at their destination.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Prefer to leave from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)? Direct Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) flight tickets are available from here.
Air Century offers direct flights from Santo Domingo to SXM out of JBQ. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Air Century is the most frequently booked airline flying from JBQ to SXM.
JBQ is about 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport? Before your Santo Domingo to SXM flight, lay your head at Micro Hotel Condo Suites.
About Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philipsburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport is Rs22,577. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs58,550. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Santo Domingo to SXM by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Philipsburg. July is when most people book flights from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Santo Domingo to SXM flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philipsburg
Start your Philipsburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Philipsburg visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Great Bay Beach, Private Yacht Charter N.V. and Wander Route Coastal Trail.