Flights To San Juan — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Flights from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) cost $327 average on American Airlines (AA) in March 2024, with JetBlue (B6) offering $298 nonstop options. Prices surge 35% during July peak season due to hurricane season and tourism.

How much do flights to San Juan cost from major U.S. hubs?

American Airlines (AA) charges $327 for JFK-SJU economy seats booked 4 weeks ahead, while Delta (DL) averages $412 for the same route. JetBlue (B6) frequently lists $298 round-trip fares from Boston (BOS) to SJU when booked 3-6 weeks prior. Budget airlines like Wizz Air (W6) don't serve this route—avoid misleading comparisons.

Flight comparison: Airlines, prices, and baggage fees

Airline (IATA)	Route	Avg. Price (USD)	Baggage Fee (2nd Checked)	Duration
American (AA)	JFK-SJU	$327	$35	3h 15m
JetBlue (B6)	BOS-SJU	$298	$35	3h 30m
Delta (DL)	ATL-SJU	$412	$40	3h 25m

JetBlue’s $35 fee for a 2nd checked bag applies only to "Blue Basic" fares, not standard economy. American’s $35 fee is standard for all economy bookings.

Best time to book for lowest prices

March averages $298 for JFK-SJU, 35% below July’s $460 peak. Book 3-6 weeks before departure to secure 22% lower fares. Avoid April 1–15: flights jump 18% due to Puerto Rico’s Carnival season. August is 15% cheaper than September due to hurricane season alerts.

Hidden fees to avoid on San Juan flights

JetBlue’s "free" checked bags only apply to "Blue Plus" fares—standard economy charges $35 for the first bag. In 2023, Delta charged $120 for a 30kg bag on SJU-LAX. Always confirm baggage allowance before booking. Watch out: American Airlines’ "basic economy" fares include no checked bags and no seat selection.

How long does airport transfer take from SJU to downtown?

Uber from San Juan (SJU) to Condado costs $12 and takes 15 minutes. The public bus (Route 105) costs $3.50 and takes 30 minutes. Avoid taxis: they charge $20–$25 for the same route with no fixed pricing. Airport transfers peak during 7–9 AM, adding 10 minutes to Uber wait times.

Q: Which airline has the cheapest baggage fee?

A: JetBlue charges $35 for a 2nd checked bag on all fares; American’s standard economy includes $35 for the first bag. Delta charges $40 for the 1st bag on basic economy.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to San Juan?

A: March averages $298 for JFK-SJU, 35% below July’s $460. September is 15% cheaper than August due to fewer hurricane warnings.

Q: How much does a bus cost from SJU to San Juan city center?

A: The public bus (Route 105) costs $3.50 and takes 30 minutes. Uber is $12 for the same distance, 2x the bus price but 15 minutes faster.

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