What percentage of New York to San Juan flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 38.4% of flights from New York to San Juan were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a common occurrence on this route.

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

A direct flight from New York to San Juan typically takes 3 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 2594 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a longer duration of 9 hours and 45 minutes. The median direct flight time is 239 minutes, while flights with one stop have a median duration of 585 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from New York to San Juan come up?

Historically, cheap flights from New York to San Juan come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability. Travelers can often find favorable prices when planning their trips, based on trends observed in the trailing 30 days.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to San Juan

2026-10-04 – 2026-10-21
NYC - San Juan
79% AI deal score
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New York to San Juan: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Juan

Most itineraries for flights from New York to San Juan connect at least once, with only 38.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from New York to San Juan, fares typically range from $330–$743, with a median of $511. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Juan is typically in May, with a median fare of $199. Other affordable months include April, which sees median fares of $224, and September, with a median of $315.

A typical journey from New York to San Juan takes 3h 59m, which includes both direct and connecting flights. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 3h 59m, while connecting flights typically extend the journey to 13h 8m.

The distance between New York and San Juan is 2594 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for travelers.

How much is a round trip from New York to San Juan

Regular price: $159 - $366

Prices for flights from New York to San Juan are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Juan is between $159 and $366. The current lowest deal is $213 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Sep 1-Sep 2.

now $213

Low $159

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Juan

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SJU is May, with a median price of $199. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1330. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $199

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,330

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Direct flights from New York to San Juan

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Juan

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Juan

New York (LGA) - San Juan (SJU)

United Airlines

$368

$316

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Juan

New York (LGA) - San Juan (SJU)

United Airlines

$301

$273

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Juan

New York (JFK) - San Juan (SJU)

JetBlue Airways

$199

$213

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Juan

New York (EWR) - San Juan (SJU)

JetBlue Airways

$174

$217

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Juan

New York (JFK) - San Juan (SJU)

JetBlue Airways

$171

$223

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Juan

New York (JFK) - San Juan (SJU)

JetBlue Airways

$180

$223

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Juan

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$471 → $324

31%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$326 → $215

34%

3 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 7

$329 → $229

30%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$469 → $372

21%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Juan

New York - San Juan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from New York to San Juan are below the typical level at $213.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Juan, with a median price of $199.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 59m.

Direct flights from New York to San Juan typically take 3 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 61.6% of recent deals from New York to San Juan.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from New York to San Juan recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from New York to San Juan appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider New York Stewart International Airport for potentially cheaper flights from New York to San Juan.

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

San Juan main airports to arrive at

Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)

Cheapest

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to San Juan.

📍 ~11 km from San Juan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby San Juan used as alternative

Aguadilla Rafael Hernandez (BQN)

Cheapest

Aguadilla Rafael Hernandez is a primary alternative for flights to the US mainland from Puerto Rico.

📍 ~135 km from San Juan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$277

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Juan

83% AI deal score

$983

$725

Save $258

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Juan

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to San Juan are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $321. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to about $689. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out usually results in an average price of $581.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to San Juan is considered to be $330 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $511. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals historically found at or below $743.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to San Juan are May and April, with median prices of $199 and $224 respectively. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $315. The annual median price for this route is typically around $511, indicating significant savings during these months.

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New York to San Juan: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Juan

How much is a round trip from New York to San Juan

Regular price: $159 - $366

Prices for flights from New York to San Juan are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Juan is between $159 and $366. The current lowest deal is $213 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Sep 1-Sep 2.

now $213

Low $159

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Juan

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SJU is May, with a median price of $199. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1330. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $199

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,330

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