Travelling from San Juan to New York: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from San Juan to New York jetting off from here.
New York has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Touch down at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The average time for a direct San Juan to New York flight is 4 hours 10 minutes.
San Juan and New York share the same timezone, UTC-4.
The most popular route for flights from San Juan to New York is from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). You can choose from 69 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJU to JFK is the 00:59 JetBlue Airways service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:55 with JetBlue Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your San Juan to New York flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to New York
Right now, $126 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Juan to New York. The cheapest price for a return flight is $282. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap San Juan to New York flights by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Take off from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and fly right through to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). If you're searching for a direct flight from San Juan to New York out of SJU, that's where your journey can take you.
There are plenty of airlines that offer direct San Juan to New York plane tickets out of SJU. Your next adventure starts with one of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for San Juan to New York flights departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
SJU is about 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Juan to New York or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
73.65% of flights taking off from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of New York. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Juan to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Go where the road takes you with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and venture far and wide through New York and beyond.
Reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Juan to New York, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from San Juan to New York:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Dollar, Budget and Thrifty.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Newark Liberty International Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Step off your flight from San Juan to New York and travel to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 25 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take around 1 hour on public transport.
Choose a hotel near LGA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're catching a late San Juan to New York flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays are all about convenience:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty make getting on the road effortless.
Around two weeks before your flight from San Juan to New York is the ideal time to book your vehicle from LGA. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.
The address for LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Juan to New York. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Book a San Juan to New York ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap flights from San Juan to New York in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to New York, explore our range of hotels including:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your New York to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Empire State Building.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.