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Cheap flights from San Juan to New York

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 1,602 miles, 3h 45m nonstop.

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SJU to JFK 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 45mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLWNB65 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Southwest
Nonstop flights per day
28all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday18% less than Friday
Time difference
Same time zone

San Juan to New York

Round trips from $123

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Juan to New York fares by month

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.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$155
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$138
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$137
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$138
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$123
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 10$124

Airlines flying San Juan to New York

5 airlines fly nonstop with 28 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

San JuanNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue all fly SJU to JFK 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.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $123; September 2026 is the most expensive at $155 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday 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

New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go

New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.

Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.

Flying the other way? New York to San JuanFares, airlines and tips for JFK to SJU.

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San Juan to New York: common questions

How long is the flight from San Juan to New York?

A nonstop flight from San Juan (SJU) to New York (JFK) takes about 3h 45m 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 SJU to JFK?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Juan (SJU) to New York (JFK), 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 San Juan to New York?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Juan (SJU) to New York (JFK), starting at $123 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Juan to New York 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 San Juan and New York?

New York is in the same time zone as San Juan, so there is no clock change. SJU is on America/Puerto Rico time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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