Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): what you need to know
A direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport takes 3 hours 57 minutes (on average). San Juan's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to New York.
You can choose from 82 weekly flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. The 00:59 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest available between JFK and SJU. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:59 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Frontier Airlines has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to check out the sights in San Juan — plus maybe even more of Puerto Rico if you have time.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and SJU:
Cyril E. King Airport
Punta Cana International Airport
Logan International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Puerto Rico. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before locking in your cheap ticket from JFK to SJU, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is P2,258. The cheapest price for a return flight is P4,520. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from JFK to SJU by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, John F. Kennedy International Airport can be reached in approximately 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Reserve a hotel close to SJU if you have a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
From Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, San Juan is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 56 minutes.
When to fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Juan. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport for September if you want to explore San Juan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23 ºC and 33 ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SJU in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20 ºC and 28 ºC on average.
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from JFK to SJU, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see 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 feature on any good San Juan itinerary.
Complete your San Juan trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Juan.