Travelling from Frankfurt to San Juan: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when searching for a flight from Frankfurt to San Juan.
Touch down at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the primary gateway of San Juan.
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Frankfurt.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Frankfurt to San Juan flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San Juan
To find cheap Frankfurt to San Juan flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
We make it simple to book a Frankfurt to San Juan flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to San Juan? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53% of flights out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 10 minutes.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frankfurt to San Juan. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Follow your own route with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and discover more of San Juan and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to San Juan flight.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
The centre of San Juan is located around 6 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). After your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to San Juan. To travel when it's less crowded, visit San Juan in May.
Lock in a Frankfurt to San Juan ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to San Juan around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Juan:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are attractions you won't want to skip in San Juan.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Bayamon is just one of the many cities in Puerto Rico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Juan. Around 10 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another well-known destination in Puerto Rico and is around 11 kilometres east of San Juan. No journey is complete without experiencing Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
