Southwest Airlines Is Coming to St. Maarten, With New Nonstop Flights From Orlando and Baltimore

You know it. It’s one of those iconic Caribbean moments, when the plane makes its final descent into St. Maarten, skimming low over Maho Beach before touching down on one of the Caribbean’s most iconic runways. Beginning April 7, 2026, that moment will belong to Southwest Airlines, too. Southwest has announced it will launch its first new international destination since 2021, adding St. Maarten to its growing map of Caribbean gateways. The new flights mark a milestone for the island — and a major win for travelers who want more ways to reach its white sand beaches, French and Dutch cult