Flights Philipsburg → New York
SXM → JFK
How long is the flight from Philipsburg to New York?
The flight from Philipsburg (SXM) to New York (JFK) takes 4h on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route overview
This flight route connects Philipsburg with New York, utilizing a mix of Boeing 757 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in New York handles over 62 million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role as a major transportation hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Philipsburg (SXM) → New York (JFK) route is operated by American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Philipsburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Philipsburg (SXM) to New York (JFK) heads north for about 2,712 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 0m.
Departures from Philipsburg on this leg cluster in the midday window: about 100% of SXM-JFK flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Philipsburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 79% | 7 min | 0.1% |
Airlines operating SXM-JFK
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Frequently asked questions about SXM-JFK
The flight from Philipsburg (SXM) to New York (JFK) takes 4h on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at New York, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
