Delta Launches Direct Flights from MSP to SXM
By St. Martin Sotheby’s International Realty · July 1, 2024 · Updated November 10, 2026
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This winter, Delta will be offering new air travel options from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to the tropical oasis of St. Maarten and St. Martin. This offers travelers more convenient options to escape the cold and enjoy a Caribbean vacation. Delta flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to St. Maarten's Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) will operate on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The first direct Delta flight from MSP to SXM is set to takeoff on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:05 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), and land in Sint Maarten at 2:40 p.m. local time. The first flight from SXM to MSP is also set to takeoff on Thursday, December 19, 2024, departing St. Maarten at 4:05 p.m. local time.
It is also worth noting that from January to April of high season, low cost carrier Sun Country Airlines also offers direct flights from MSP to SXM on Saturdays.
This newly announced route from MSP to SXM will start after the anticipated reopening of Princess Juliana International Airport's fully renovated arrivals terminal. With a complete reopening of SXM airport in September or October of 2024, this ensures that travelers visiting St. Maarten and St. Martin in the 2024 - 2025 high season from the Twin Cities will enjoy a modern and streamlined experience. For travelers leaving the island to return home, the modernized departures terminal has already reopened.
Data shows that tourism to Sint Maarten is off to a strong start for 2024 and is forecasted to continue rising. Additional airline routes to Sint Maarten and Saint Martin airports are great for the island and is a positive indicator for our local real estate market. Caribbean travelers are urged to contact our experienced team of specialists to begin planning their next trip to Sint Maarten and Saint Martin with vacation rentals and more. Furthermore, and real estate investors and those interested in owning a property in the Caribbean should be sure to reach out to discuss their real estate goals.