Travelling from San Juan to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo jetting off from here.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Santo Domingo, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are the chief entry points.
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct San Juan to Santo Domingo flight.
San Juan and Santo Domingo are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route for flights from San Juan to Santo Domingo is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to {"defaultCase":"Las Americas International Airport","accusativeCase":"Las Americas International Airport","nominativeCase":"Las Americas International Airport","dativeCase":"Las Americas International Airport"} (SDQ). Pick from 25 services connecting these two airports each week.
To ensure you catch your San Juan to Santo Domingo flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Santo Domingo
$128 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Santo Domingo. Return flights start from $266. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap San Juan to Santo Domingo flights, reserve your trip two months before your planned departure.
May is the best month for picking up a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from San Juan to Santo Domingo. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Depart from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) on a nonstop flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo. From SJU, you can land directly at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct San Juan to Santo Domingo plane tickets out of SJU. Claim your seat with one of these carriers:
We make it a breeze to book a San Juan to Santo Domingo flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
SJU is around 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The distance from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SDQ instead:
Grab a Las Americas International Airport rental car and discover Santo Domingo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Las Americas International Airport about one week ahead of your San Juan to Santo Domingo flight.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
The centre of Santo Domingo is located around 13 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). Once your flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
Relax and unpack not long after your flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo at Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from JBQ.
Crank up the tunes and hit the road in a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from FlexWays and set off on your adventure right away.
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from JBQ as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
January is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Santo Domingo. To avoid the crowds, head to Santo Domingo in May.
Before locking in your San Juan to Santo Domingo tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Santo Domingo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Santo Domingo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santo Domingo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Santo Domingo right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Este is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santo Domingo. Around 13 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
San Pedro de Macorís is another well-known destination in Dominican Republic and is around 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo. No journey is complete without seeing El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro.
