Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to San Juan: what you need to know
San Juan is one hour ahead of Lexington, where Blue Grass Airport is located. San Juan observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LEX to San Juan flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LEX to San Juan with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Travelling from central Lexington to LEX takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to LEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to San Juan, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
75% of flights taking off from Blue Grass Airport touch down at their destination on time.
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to San Juan
$314 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to San Juan flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $442. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from LEX to San Juan, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Blue Grass Airport to San Juan throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LEX to San Juan by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Blue Grass Airport to San Juan by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Blue Grass Airport to San Juan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from LEX to San Juan.
Best time to go to San Juan
March is the busiest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to San Juan. To avoid the crowds, visit San Juan in December.
The warmest month in San Juan is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Blue Grass Airport to San Juan plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEX to San Juan in February when temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Blue Grass Airport to San Juan, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Esperanza Beach, Balneario El Escambron and Escambron Green are must-do's during your San Juan adventure.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've visited San Juan, now it's time to explore other parts of Puerto Rico. Travel around 113 kilometres west to Aguadilla to tick off its top sights. From Silla Aguadilla to Bridges Surf Beach and Playa Rompe Olas, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres west of San Juan, Isabela is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Playa montones, Shore Island Beach and Guajataca Forest Reserve.