Skip the ferry and take the quick 8-10 minute flight from St. Maarten SXM directly into Anguilla AXA.
This route keeps the popular SXM international airport connection, but replaces the ferry transfer with a short inter-island flight to Anguilla.
Fly to SXM
Land at Princess Juliana International Airport from your main international flight.
Connect at SXM
Allow enough time to clear customs, collect bags, and check in for the short hop.
Fly SXM to AXA
Take the 8-10 minute inter-island flight directly into Anguilla.
Arrive in Anguilla
Land at Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport with no ferry transfer needed.
Travel tip: This is especially helpful if your international flight lands later in the day and you do not want to worry about catching the last public ferry. Still, always confirm the SXM to AXA flight schedule directly before booking.
These regional and charter operators serve the short SXM to Anguilla hop. Availability can vary, so treat this section as a planning guide and verify directly before booking.
SXM to AXA
Daily scheduled service
SXM to AXA
Scheduled service
SXM to AXA
On demand
Use this to compare international nonstop routes into St. Maarten, then add the SXM to AXA short flight as your final leg.
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Jamaica (Kingston)
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St. Maarten
International fare estimates are for planning reference only. The SXM to AXA final leg starts from approximately $150 per person one-way. Always verify current prices directly with the airline or booking platform.
Both options start with flying into St. Maarten. The difference is how you complete the final leg into Anguilla.
Search inter-island flights, compare timing with your international arrival, and choose whether the short flight or ferry makes more sense for your trip.
8-10 min
Flight time
From $150
Estimated final leg
Bags
Confirm limits
AXA Airport
Direct arrival
Inter-island schedules, seat availability, and baggage rules can change quickly.
Confirm the exact SXM connection process, check-in location, and required arrival time.
Give yourself extra time if your international flight is delayed or you have checked bags.
