Private charter between San Juan and Philipsburg starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — San Juan (SJU) to Philipsburg (SXM) and Philipsburg to San Juan — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between San Juan and Philipsburg is about 309 km (192 miles), or 167 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between San Juan and Philipsburg, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 01m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 58 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every San Juan–Philipsburg quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport and José Aponte de la Torre Airport.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana International Airport and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport.
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | Princess Juliana International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | TJSJ / SJU | TNCM / SXM |
| Longest hard runway | 10,002 ft | 7,546 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 13 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for San Juan to Philipsburg can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport has 10,002 ft and Princess Juliana International Airport 7,546 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 309 km.
Alternates within range: Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (5,317 ft, 10 km) · José Aponte de la Torre Airport (11,000 ft, 44 km) · Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (4,301 ft, 63 km) · Santa Isabel Airport (4,000 ft, 67 km) · Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (5,462 ft, 19 km) · Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (3,937 ft, 9 km) · F. D. Roosevelt Airport (4,265 ft, 62 km) · St. Jean Airport (2,119 ft, 32 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — San Juan–Philipsburg runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 309 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for San Juan–Philipsburg, confirmed once we check live availability.
Demand on San Juan–Philipsburg comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 01m gate to gate across the 309 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Juan–Philipsburg charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our San Juan–Philipsburg charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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