Domestic route
Cheap flights from New York to San Juan
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). 1,602 miles, 3h 40m nonstop.
JFK to SJU at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,602 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLWNB65 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 28all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
New York to San Juan
Round trips from $135
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Oct 7.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to San Juan
5 airlines fly nonstop with 28 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAD · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
- Orlando (MCO)F91 airline
- Atlanta (ATL)F91 airline
- Cleveland (CLE)F91 airline
- Providence (PVD)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue all fly JFK to SJU nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $135; September 2026 is the most expensive at $167 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
San Juan: Caribbean beaches, no passport required
San Juan is the easiest tropical trip for US travelers: no passport, US dollars, cell plans that just work, and nonstops from more than 30 mainland cities. Old San Juan's blue cobblestones, Condado's beaches and El Yunque rainforest are the essentials.
Best time to visit: December–April is dry and busy; late April–June and November offer good weather with lower fares. August–October is hurricane season and the cheapest.
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Search New York to San JuanNew York to San Juan: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to San Juan?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) takes about 3h 40m gate to gate, covering 1,602 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to SJU?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU), with 28 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through IAD, MCO and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Juan?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU), starting at $135 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to San Juan flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and San Juan?
San Juan is in the same time zone as New York, so there is no clock change. JFK is on America/New York time and SJU on America/Puerto Rico time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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