Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
New York and San Juan are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 82 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flights. The 05:01 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest you can take. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Your JFK to SJU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, so jetting off to San Juan (and then seeing more parts of Puerto Rico!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is JetBlue Airways.
With 78.79% of its services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to SJU flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and SJU:
Cyril E. King Airport
Punta Cana International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
$140 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $275. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to SJU, reserve your trip ten months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and experience more of San Juan and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to the centre of San Juan has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit San Juan based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Juan, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to SJU in February. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Bayamon is just one of the many cities in Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Juan. Around 10 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another favourite 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.