Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Juan: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan.
Durham (the location of Raleigh-Durham International Airport) and San Juan follow the same timezone — UTC-4.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the most traveled route, with eight flights a week to choose from. You can travel from RDU to SJU at 06:00 with JetBlue Airways.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RDU to San Juan flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan ticket. Start your trip at RDU and touch down at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Book your ticket with JetBlue Airways. This airline operates direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from RDU to San Juan, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
RDU is around 16 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from RDU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Juan
$164 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan flight. A return flight ticket right now is $328. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from RDU to San Juan by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
Book a hotel close to SJU if you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:
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 chase adventure across San Juan and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks before your flight from RDU to San Juan.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Central San Juan is around 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). After your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SIG. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your RDU to San Juan flight:
Best time to go to San Juan
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are usually higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to San Juan in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan flight ticket with a departure in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from RDU to San Juan around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Juan right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Juan:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. La Garita del morro de san juan bahia, Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Fortaleza Street are highlights which should be on every San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Puerto Rico you should also see. About 113 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Aguadilla will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like El Parterre, Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena and Bandera de los Reyes Magos.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Puerto Rico, consider Isabela, roughly 105 kilometres west of San Juan. Amarillo Mango, Urb. Llanos Piscina Park and Noches de Artesania are the start of reasons to visit.