Flying from New York to San Juan: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to San Juan, there's a good selection of airports to depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.
Disembark at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the major arrival point in San Juan.
The average length of a direct New York to San Juan flight is 4 hours.
New York and San Juan share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
The most popular route for flights from New York to San Juan is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Take your pick of 69 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from JFK to SJU is the 05:01 JetBlue Airways service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:59 with JetBlue Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your New York to San Juan flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to San Juan
Score cheap New York to San Juan flights by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from New York to San Juan is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're looking for a direct flight from New York to San Juan, you can leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Get from JFK to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in one continuous trip.
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct New York to San Juan plane tickets out of JFK. Book your seat with one of these:
We make it a breeze to book a New York to San Juan flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from New York to San Juan? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider booking your direct flight from New York to San Juan departing Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Nonstop services from EWR will take you to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
You can take your pick of airlines that offer direct New York to San Juan plane tickets from EWR. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to San Juan flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Newark Liberty International Airport and San Juan:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
EWR is about 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to San Juan? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can lock in a ticket from New York to San Juan with one or more stops departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LGA and San Juan:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your New York to San Juan flight without having to rush. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a dependable starting point for any trip.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near SJU if you're coming in on a late flight from New York to San Juan. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and explore beyond San Juan's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is roughly 6 kilometres from central San Juan. Once you've disembarked your flight from New York to San Juan, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to San Juan. To travel when it's less crowded, head to San Juan in May.
When booking your New York to San Juan tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in San Juan, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from New York to San Juan in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about San Juan
After booking your flight from New York to San Juan, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Juan:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are major attractions which should be on any well-planned San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico you should also see. Around 10 kilometres west of San Juan, a trip to Bayamon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another standout destination in Puerto Rico and is around 11 kilometres east of San Juan. No trip is complete without visiting Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
