Flying from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport takes an average of 8 hours 29 minutes. The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, making it 5 hours ahead of Philipsburg.
Each week, there are 16 flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To be on board as early as possible, select the 09:35 Air France flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from SXM to CDG is 19:45 with Air France.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Paris (and seeing more of France!) is straightforward with Air France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the SXM - CDG route include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is $376. The cheapest price for a return flight is $806. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SXM to CDG by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Princess Juliana International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Philipsburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near SXM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometers from central Paris. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Paris in February.
Before locking in your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SXM to CDG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from SXM to CDG:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
Complete your Paris trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Charles de Gaulle Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Paris vacation.