Flights Into SXM Post Irma

[KevinS]

Chartering may be an option for some in that situation. Vincent or Terrance are the go-to guys for that. The last time that I checked, the price was €1200 one way, so it’s not cheap. But it’s an option.

St Barth Commuter clients have a similar problem in Pointe a Pitre. The Air France flight gets in so late that it’s difficult/impossible to make a same-day connection to St Barth, given the Sunset curfew on flight landings.

 

[Sea_and_Sun]

We are also on American and had our flights changed to the one out of Miami. I contacted St. Barth Commuter at info@stbarthcommuter.com and asked if there was any way they could schedule a later flight as we already had purchased tickets for our flight in March. For my husband and myself they were able to offer a flight at 5:15. My son comes in the following day, a Saturday, and they were unable to do so because their planes were scheduled to go elsewhere. I know this isn't the 2 hour window we would like but we will take the chance.

 

[andynap]

We are also on American and had our flights changed to the one out of Miami. I contacted St. Barth Commuter at info@stbarthcommuter.com and asked if there was any way they could schedule a later flight as we already had purchased tickets for our flight in March. For my husband and myself they were able to offer a flight at 5:15. My son comes in the following day, a Saturday, and they were unable to do so because their planes were scheduled to go elsewhere. I know this isn't the 2 hour window we would like but we will take the chance.

If you are doing carryon only you are probably ok. Checked bagged maybe not.

 

[tim]

We are also on American and had our flights changed to the one out of Miami. I contacted St. Barth Commuter at info@stbarthcommuter.com and asked if there was any way they could schedule a later flight as we already had purchased tickets for our flight in March. For my husband and myself they were able to offer a flight at 5:15. My son comes in the following day, a Saturday, and they were unable to do so because their planes were scheduled to go elsewhere. I know this isn't the 2 hour window we would like but we will take the chance.

S&S, Thank you very much for your post! I just contacted St Barth Commuter. They changed our flight for our January trip to depart SXM at 5:15 PM. They changed our flight for our February trip to depart SXM at 5:30 PM. Now all we need is a car and confirmation that our rental villas have been repaired.

If anyone needs to contact St Barth Commuter, go to www.stbarthcommuter.com or call +590-590-275-454

 

[Sea_and_Sun]

You are very welcome!

 

[tim]

I hope A/A can maintain this record MIA/SXM/MIA when these airports get busier -



Note: Add an hour to these times after standard time returns.

 

[tim]

A/A just changed their flight from MIA to SXM again on Sunday, January 7th. It's now scheduled to arrive in SXM at 4:45 PM. I think I'm fighting a losing battle

 

[andynap]

A/A just changed their flight from MIA to SXM again on Sunday, January 7th. It's now scheduled to arrive in SXM at 4:45 PM. I think I'm fighting a losing battle

If you have carryon only maybe not. Otherwise hire Vincent.

 

[tim]

I'm going to hire Vincent either way. There's high likelihood of getting stuck overnight in SXM, and I want someone who knows the island to help in that situation.

 

[elgreaux]

Andy, with the current situation in SXM I wonder if carry-on will save any time, seems as if all passengers have to wait in the same immigration line...

has anyone had this experience and is there any shortcut for transit passengers with carry-on???

 

[andynap]

Ellen- I guess either Dennis or Chris can answer that question but I just figured it took longer to get your checked bags. And if you are intransit do you have to go thru immigration?

 

[thomasj]

****UPDATED OCTOBER 30****

It appears now that for peak winter 17/18 there will be zero flights from Canada to SXM and the NYC market has only 2 weekly flights remaining (Jetblue) this is a major decrease in capacity from last winter. Major news is that United has cancelled all their flights (EWR, IAD and ORD) until April. Combined with the fact that American Airlines is now operating into SXM later in the day, it seems that SJU will be the preferred gateway to SBH this winter (for those folks still going to SBH this winter).

****LATEST UPDATE IN ACCOUNT OF SXM TEMPORARY TERMINAL IS OPEN, SCHEDULES STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THIS POINT TO BE SURE DUE TO TERMINAL CAPACITY****

hey all,

- All this was sourced from each respective airline direct as well as cross referenced with Google Flights. Let me know if I missed any, but from what I can see as of today (obviously subject to lots of change as the situation on SXM updates):

(non-stop flights only) I will update frequently as the changes come in.

Air Canada
YYZ - SXM: is now cancelled - no flights scheduled for winter 2017/18 ;(

Air Caraibes
ORY - SXM: resumes Oct 21 (reduced to 1 weekly only. from Jan 4 - twice weekly)
PTP - SXM: resumes Nov 8 (3 weekly)

Air France
CDG - SXM: Daily flights resume 25 March however they are operating 2 "Holiday Flights" on: Dec 23 and Jan 6.
PTP - SXM: starting Dec 2 (1 weekly on Saturdays)

Air Transat
YYZ - SXM: appears to now be cancelled for winter 17/18
YUL - SXM: appears to now be cancelled for winter 17/18

American Airlines
MIA - SXM: resumes Oct 11 (1 daily, note: from Nov 6 flight arrives SXM one hour later at 4:06pm and is now showing a 4:45pm arrival on some dates in December and January).
JFK - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 7 (weekends only)
PHL - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 4 (5 times per week)
CLT - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 3 (daily)

Delta Airlines
ATL - SXM: resumes Oct 12 (5 times per week until Nov 1 when resumes 1 daily, 2nd Saturday flight has been AXED!)
JFK - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 3 (daily)

Insel Air
CUR - SXM: resumes Oct 16 (1 daily)

JetBlue
BOS - SXM: suspended
JFK - SXM: resumes Nov 2 (2 weekly until Jan 4 when daily resumes)

KLM
AMS - SXM: resumes Nov 12 (2 weekly flight is now re-routed via Curacao instead of non-stop on return to AMS)

Spirit Airlines
FLL - SXM: resumes Feb 17 (1 weekly)

Sunwing (Would not be caught dead on this airline FYI)
YYZ - SXM: suspended for the season until further notice

United Airlines
EWR - SXM: resumes April 9 (daily)
IAD - SXM: resumes April 14 (1 weekly - Saturdays )
ORD - SXM: resumes Apr 14 (1 weekly - Saturdays)

Westjet
YYZ - SXM: resumes Apr 29, Sunday flights only.

 

[dadto6]

Thank you Thomas. It surely makes for a troublesome travel for folks that already had plans and tickets in hand. LIKE ME!!!! How do I get 10-people from Dulles to St. Barts in one day without breaking the bank by purchasing new tickets?

 

[thomasj]

****UPDATED NOVEMBER 5****

It appears now that for peak winter 17/18 there will be zero flights from Canada to SXM and the NYC market has only 2 weekly flights remaining (Jetblue) this is a major decrease in capacity from last winter. Major news is that United has cancelled all their flights (EWR, IAD and ORD) until April. Combined with the fact that American Airlines is now operating into SXM later in the day, it seems that SJU will be the preferred gateway to SBH this winter (for those folks still going to SBH this winter).

****LATEST UPDATE IN ACCOUNT OF SXM TEMPORARY TERMINAL IS OPEN, SCHEDULES STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THIS POINT TO BE SURE DUE TO TERMINAL CAPACITY****

hey all,

- All this was sourced from each respective airline direct as well as cross referenced with Google Flights. Let me know if I missed any, but from what I can see as of today (obviously subject to lots of change as the situation on SXM updates):

(non-stop flights only) I will update frequently as the changes come in.

Air Canada
YYZ - SXM: is now cancelled - no flights scheduled for winter 2017/18 ;(

Air Caraibes
ORY - SXM: flights in Thurs and Saturdays

Air France
CDG - SXM: Daily flights resume 25 March however they are operating 2 "Holiday Flights" on: Dec 23 and Jan 6.

Air Transat
YYZ - SXM: appears to now be cancelled for winter 17/18
YUL - SXM: appears to now be cancelled for winter 17/18

American Airlines
MIA - SXM: operating daily - arrives SXM one hour later at 4:06pm and is now showing a 4:45pm arrival on some dates in December and January).
JFK - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 7 (weekends only)
PHL - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 4 (5 times per week)
CLT - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 3 (daily)

Delta Airlines
ATL - SXM: currently daily until Jan 10. NO FLIGHTS from January 11 - March 29
JFK - SXM: suspended for winter season, resumes April 3 (daily)

JetBlue
BOS - SXM: suspended
JFK - SXM: operating Monday and Thursdays until Jan 4 when daily resumes

KLM
AMS - SXM: resumes Nov 12 (2 weekly flight is now re-routed via Curacao instead of non-stop on return to AMS)

Spirit Airlines
FLL - SXM: resumes Feb 17 (1 weekly)

Sunwing (Would not be caught dead on this airline FYI)
YYZ - SXM: suspended for the season until further notice

United Airlines
EWR - SXM: resumes April 9 (daily)
IAD - SXM: resumes April 14 (1 weekly - Saturdays )
ORD - SXM: resumes Apr 14 (1 weekly - Saturdays)

Westjet
YYZ - SXM: resumes Apr 29, Sunday flights only.

 

[andynap]

Thomas- have you checked out Seaborne Airlines from SJU to SXM. I know it requires another flight from SXM to SBH but the prices are cheap enough even with SBC flight thrown in. I just threw a DEcember date in.


The outbound flight time is not great but coming back is doable. I checked for February and the times are the same. AA told me that they have a partnership with Seaborne.

 

[tim]

I'm on one of the A/A flights that arrives in SXM at 4:45 on a Sunday evening. There are no connections on SBCommuter or Winair that have enough time.

Are there any safe hotels in SXM where we can spend the night?

 

[andynap]

I'm on one of the A/A flights that arrives in SXM at 4:45 on a Sunday evening. There are no connections on SBCommuter or Winair that have enough time.

Are there any safe hotels in SXM where we can spend the night?

That’s a good question Tim. The better question is are there any good places open. When are you going?

 

[tim]

That’s a good question Tim. The better question is are there any good places open. When are you going?

We're headed down in January.

 

[andynap]

We're headed down in January.

Here is a link to the hotels near the airport. Scroll down to Simpson Bay/Cole Bay. La Vista and Azure are or will be open and are hot links. They both look nice.

http://www.sxm-hotels.com/dutch_hotels.html

 

[Theresa]

Some units at La Vista Beach, the beach portion of La Vista resort, should be open by then Tim.