Flying from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): What you need to know
The timezone in Philipsburg is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Princess Juliana International Airport is located in Philipsburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to SXM.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to SXM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 81.06% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Have a late flight from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SXM and turn out the lights sooner:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Right now, C$213 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$498. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to SXM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Philipsburg. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Houston to SXM flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Philipsburg, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Philipsburg
After booking your flight from Houston to Princess Juliana International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philipsburg:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Great Bay Beach, Private Yacht Charter N.V. and Wander Route Coastal Trail are top sights which should feature on any good Philipsburg itinerary.