New York JFK to Luis Muñoz Marín
1602 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 37m with 3 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Luis Muñoz Marín (SJU). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $186 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $186). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in San Juan
San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín is the busiest airport in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico's primary international gateway. The airport is 8 km east of Old San Juan; AMA bus T5 runs from the airport, but most travellers use rideshare or taxi (~$25 to Old San Juan). US domestic-status flights (no passport required for US citizens) make San Juan one of the easiest Caribbean destinations from any US hub.
Who flies JFK to SJU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 37m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 37m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 37m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→SJU
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to San Juan FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Luis Muñoz Marín (SJU) take approximately 3h 37m for the 1602-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $140. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Luis Muñoz Marín (SJU): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — Puerto Rico is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Luis Muñoz Marín (SJU) is the primary international airport for San Juan. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.