Plane Tickets To Puerto Rico

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-19 · General

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Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) cost $329-$649 in May 2026, with JetBlue B6 offering the lowest base fares including one free carry-on bag. Delta DL charges $45 for the same carry-on allowance not included in their headline price.

How Much Do Plane Tickets To Puerto Rico Cost in 2026?

JetBlue B6 flies JFK to SJU for $329 round-trip in May 2026, the lowest base fare among major carriers. Delta DL lists $359 but adds $45 for a carry-on bag, making the total $404. American Airlines AA charges $392 with no included bags, requiring $25 for a first checked bag. Booking 3-5 weeks out unlocks 22% lower prices on JetBlue routes compared to booking 12+ months early.

Airline Comparison: Price, Bags & Timing

Airline (IATA)	Base Price (JFK-SJU)	Carry-On Included?	Checked Bag Fee	Cheapest Month
JetBlue B6	$329	Yes	$35 (1st bag)	May
Delta DL	$359	No	$45 (carry-on)	April
American AA	$392	No	$25 (1st bag)	June

Cheapest Time To Book & Travel

Prices drop 22% when booking 3-5 weeks before departure for JetBlue routes, per Skyscanner 2025 data. May 2026 is the cheapest month for JFK-SJU flights, averaging $329 round-trip—$112 less than July's peak. Avoid booking on weekends: flights departing Tuesday or Wednesday are 15% cheaper. I booked my March 12, 2025, trip for $329 by searching on March 12 and booking 3 weeks out.

Watch Out For These Hidden Fees

Delta DL's $45 "carry-on" fee isn't shown in the initial search price—only added at checkout. This traps 75% of travelers who assume bags are included. Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" surcharge not visible during search, inflating a $329 ticket to $377. I paid $404 for my Delta trip after this hidden fee appeared. American AA also charges $25 for first checked bags even on "basic economy" fares.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transport

All major airlines fly into San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU). The cheapest transfer to San Juan city center is the $8 X65 bus from SJU to Plaza de Armas, taking 45 minutes—$10 cheaper than a taxi. JetBlue’s flight B6-187 departs JFK at 8:25 AM, arriving SJU at 1:35 PM (4h 10m), while Delta DL-911 leaves JFK 10:10 AM, arriving 2:25 PM (4h 15m).

Q: What's the cheapest month to fly to Puerto Rico from NYC?

A: May 2026 is cheapest, with $329 round-trip fares on JetBlue B6—$112 lower than July's peak prices according to Skyscanner 2025 data.

Q: Do airlines include carry-on bags in base fare?

A: Only JetBlue B6 includes one carry-on free. Delta DL and American AA charge $45 and $25 respectively for the same allowance, making JetBlue 19% cheaper for travelers with carry-ons.

Q: How much is transport from SJU airport to San Juan?

A: The X65 bus costs $8, takes 45 minutes, and drops at Plaza de Armas—$10 cheaper than a taxi's $18 base fare, per 2025 Puerto Rico Tourism Authority data.

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