Travelling from Seattle to San Juan: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to San Juan.
Touch down at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the major arrival point in San Juan.
San Juan is three hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Seattle to San Juan flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Juan
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Seattle to San Juan flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Seattle to San Juan.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Seattle to San Juan flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
SEA is about 18 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Seattle to San Juan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving 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 around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to SJU if you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to San Juan. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and explore beyond San Juan's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to San Juan flight.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Once your flight from Seattle to San Juan has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central San Juan is approximately 6 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to San Juan. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Juan in May.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Seattle to San Juan ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to San Juan around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Juan right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Seattle to San Juan:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are must-do's during your San Juan adventure.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Bayamon is just one of the many cities in Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Juan. Around 10 kilometres to the west, top sights here include Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
If you want to check out another major destination in Puerto Rico, head for Carolina, roughly 11 kilometres east of San Juan. Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track are key highlights.
