Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
To ensure you get on your ORD to SXM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to SXM flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ORD and SXM:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Currently, R 2,909 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,536. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to SXM.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to SXM.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Consider staying in a hotel near SXM if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car and explore Philipsburg and beyond with your own wheels. AddCar, Europcar and Ace Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
February is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Philipsburg in April.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Philipsburg, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to SXM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.