Flying from San Juan to Bangkok: what you need to know
San Juan's main base, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from San Juan to Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's primary gateways.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of San Juan.
To ensure you board your San Juan to Bangkok flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Bangkok
To pick up cheap San Juan to Bangkok flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
SJU is around 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Juan to Bangkok? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
73.65% of flights leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Juan to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience more of Bangkok and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your San Juan to Bangkok flight.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from San Juan to Bangkok has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from San Juan to Bangkok:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from DMK three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from San Juan to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
Before locking in your San Juan to Bangkok tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Bangkok around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Juan to Bangkok, check out our selection of hotels including:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Bangkok to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Wat Phra Kaew.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Bangkok, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its leading attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.