Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Juan: what you need to know
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4. The city is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from SFO to San Juan.
If you're travelling during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SFO to San Juan. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You won't need a visa for Puerto Rico if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before locking in your cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 47 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Juan
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan is R 3,059. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,394. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to San Juan if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from SFO to San Juan every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 56 minutes.
If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 14 minutes by car. Central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
You can expect the journey to take about 58 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near SIG. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SFO to San Juan at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit San Juan, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan for September to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SFO to San Juan in February when temperatures average between 20ºC and 28ºC.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in San Juan right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are essential stops on your San Juan itinerary.
Complete your San Juan trip with a car rental
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