Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 4 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Washington DC and Philipsburg share the same timezone (UTC-4).
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport start from 08:15 — the first with United Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 16:55 service with United Airlines. Overall, there are 6 services every week between IAD and SXM.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAD and SXM include:
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
ج.م. 9,137 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 26,740. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap flight tickets from IAD to SXM by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 51 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport to central Philipsburg takes around 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Philipsburg in April.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with temperatures ranging between 25 ºC and 29 ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 21 ºC and 26 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from IAD to SXM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Philipsburg
Start your Philipsburg trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from IAD to SXM, have a look at our hotel options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Bon-Sea, Great Bay Beach and Wisp are must-do's during your Philipsburg adventure.
Complete your Philipsburg trip with hotels and a car rental
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