Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time46 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter St. Croix Island to Philipsburg privately from US$8,000, about 46 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly St. Croix Island (STX) ⇄ Philipsburg (SXM) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
St. Croix Island and Philipsburg lie approximately 183 km apart (114 mi / 99 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for St. Croix Island–Philipsburg spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 46 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 44 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 39 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 39 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 38 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between St. Croix Island and Philipsburg are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands: Henry E. Rohlsen Airport.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana International Airport and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport.
| Henry E. Rohlsen Airport | Princess Juliana International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | TISX / STX | TNCM / SXM |
| Longest hard runway | 10,002 ft | 7,546 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 74 ft | 13 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for St. Croix Island to Philipsburg can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Henry E. Rohlsen 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 183 km.
Alternates within range: Christiansted Harbor Seaplane Base · DPS Heliport · 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)
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The St. Croix Island–Philipsburg sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the St. Croix Island–Philipsburg trip to about 46 min gate to gate.
St. Croix Island–Philipsburg is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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.
About 46 min gate to gate over 183 km (114 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute St. Croix Island–Philipsburg charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Philipsburg to St. Croix Island runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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