JetBlue has roundtrip fares from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten for $326, with travel dates March 23–27, based on what we found on Google Flights.

For a four-night Caribbean reset that keeps the flight simple and the budget predictable, this is the kind of number that gets you to the beach without turning the airfare into the trip’s biggest line item.

Why This Fare Matters Right Now

Late March sits in that sweet spot when you still want clear water and reliable weather, but you also want an easy, direct hop that doesn’t eat a full day. A $326 roundtrip on JetBlue for these exact dates gives you a tight, usable window: you can land, get your bags, and be on sand fast, then still have enough nights to split your time between the Dutch-side energy around Simpson Bay and Maho and the French-side drive for beaches, shopping, and long lunches.

You can base near the action and still end up in quieter corners without complicated planning. On the Dutch side, you’ve got the immediate convenience of Simpson Bay’s strip of waterfront restaurants, marinas, and beach clubs, plus the easy loop to Maho Beach for planes overhead and a short ride to Philipsburg’s Front Street for duty-free browsing.

Then you take the short drive north and east and you’re on the French side, where the day runs on Grand Case’s restaurant row, bakery stops, and the beaches like Orient Bay not too far away.

If you keep it simple, this March 23–27 run is perfect for a two-part plan: two days posted up near Simpson Bay for convenience, then two days of French-side eating and beach-hopping. You’re never far from water, and you’re never far from a good meal.

Getting There and Getting Around

You’ll fly into Princess Juliana International Airport and you’re immediately close to Maho and Simpson Bay, which makes the arrival feel effortless. A rental car is the easiest way to make the most of four nights, especially if you want to bounce between Philipsburg, Grand Case, and the beaches on the French side without watching the clock. Taxis work well for shorter hops if you’re staying put near Simpson Bay or Philipsburg.

Where to Stay

If you want a smaller hotel that drops you directly onto the boardwalk in Philipsburg, check Holland House Beach Hotel. You step out and you’re on Great Bay Beach, with the promenade right there for an early walk, a quick swim, and an easy loop to Front Street shopping. The hotel’s Ocean Lounge is the built-in anchor, whether you’re grabbing breakfast facing the water or settling in for a drink before heading out for dinner.

If you want to base yourself on the French side, Grand Case Beach Club is a strong fit. The hotel sits just south of the village on a quiet stretch of sand, with two beautiful beaches, calm water, and easy swimming right off shore. Rooms open toward the water, and you’re close enough to Grand Case to walk — meaning you won’t have to deal  with parking or crowds late at night. The on-site Sunset Café is one of the strip’s best eateries, with spectacular views perched right above the water.