Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Juan: what you need to know
Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan.
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4. The city is one hour ahead of Philadelphia, where Philadelphia International Airport is located.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the most traveled route. When searching for your flight, you can pick from 26 weekly services between PHL and SJU.
Leave enough time to catch your PHL to San Juan flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan ticket. Begin your journey at PHL and touch down at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from PHL to San Juan. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Cyril E. King International Airport (STT)
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near PHL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
77% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Juan
Rs15,753 is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan flight. A return plane ticket starts from Rs32,119. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from PHL to San Juan, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with an incredible deal.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The distance from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Look into staying at a hotel near SJU if you have a late flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from PHL to San Juan.
Best time to go to San Juan
March is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan. To escape the crowds, visit San Juan in December.
The warmest month in San Juan is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from PHL to San Juan around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Juan:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Esperanza Beach, Balneario El Escambron and Escambron Green are leading attractions which should be on every San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Puerto Rico just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Aguadilla will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Silla Aguadilla, Bridges Surf Beach and Playa Rompe Olas.
Isabela is another favourite destination in Puerto Rico and is around 105 kilometres west of San Juan. No journey is complete without dropping by Playa montones, Shore Island Beach and Guajataca Forest Reserve.
