Flying from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GUA to SXM flight.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between GUA and SXM include:
Miami International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
AED 716 is currently the best price for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 2,293. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GUA to SXM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from GUA to SXM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
La Aurora International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from GUA land on schedule 84.05% of the time.
To get to La Aurora International Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near GUA:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Grab a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car and explore Philipsburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Europcar and Ace Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Princess Juliana International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
From Princess Juliana International Airport, Philipsburg is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
February is the most popular month for flights from La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Philipsburg in April.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from La Aurora International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GUA to SXM in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.