Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to St Maarten Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your DTW to SXM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DTW and SXM:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to St Maarten Airport (SXM)
Currently, AED 499 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 1,296. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to SXM, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport.
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Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights that depart Detroit Wayne County Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Detroit. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at St Maarten Airport (SXM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a St Maarten Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Philipsburg's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from St Maarten Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
From St Maarten Airport, Philipsburg is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to St Maarten Airport (SXM)
April is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Philipsburg in March.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to St Maarten Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to SXM in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
