Planes skimming over the beach, two countries on one island and 29°C in November.
Air Caraïbes flies non-stop from Paris Orly to St Maarten from €624 return. The flight takes about 9 hours, and the dates fall in November 2026 and January 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Paris Orly, France
- To: St Maarten (Princess Juliana airport)
- Airline: Air Caraïbes
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €624–€628 return
- When: November 2026, January 2027
Example dates:
05/11/2026 - 16/11/2026
12/11/2026 - 23/11/2026
19/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
07/01/2027 - 18/01/2027
The Soleil Basic fare includes hand luggage only. The island is split between Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin, and you can cross freely between the two.
💰 How far does your money go?
A coffee and croissant on a Paris terrace now costs €6-7. On the French side of the island, a plate of grilled fish or ribs at the lolos (open-air barbecue stalls) in Grand Case costs €12-15, and a Carib beer at a beach bar is about €3-4. Prices on the Dutch side are in US dollars, but euros are accepted almost everywhere.
☀️ The Weather
November is the start of the dry season. Expect highs of 29-30°C, nights around 24°C and a sea at 28°C. Short tropical showers are still possible in early November, but they pass quickly. January is drier and slightly cooler, with steady trade winds.
🏨 Where to Stay
Simpson Bay for value, Grand Case for food, Baie Longue for a splurge.
Baker's Suites · 8.6/10 · From €155/night
Suites with kitchens near Simpson Bay, handy for cooking a few meals and saving money.
Holland House Beach Hotel · 8.7/10 · From €369/night
Right on the beach in Philipsburg, with a beach bar and the shopping streets behind you.
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel · 8.7/10 · From €1,249/night
A white-washed resort on the cliffs above Baie Longue, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
🎯 What to Do
St Maarten is beaches, food and two cultures in one small island.
Maho Beach: Watch the planes land a few metres over your head on the beach next to the runway.
Grand Case lolos: The food capital of the Caribbean, with barbecue stalls and French restaurants on one street.
Orient Bay: The island's liveliest beach, with water sports and beach bars on the French side.
Pic Paradis: A hike to the island's highest point, with views of both sides and the neighbouring islands.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
St Maarten is a hub for the smaller islands nearby.
Anguilla: Quiet, powdery beaches, about 25 minutes by ferry from Marigot.
Saint-Barthélemy: The chic French island, 45 minutes by ferry or 10 minutes by air. Search flights
Saba: A tiny volcanic island with great diving, about 15 minutes by air. Search flights
From €624 return, non-stop from Paris to the Caribbean. Swap the grey November for a sunbed.
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