Flying from San Juan to London: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from San Juan to London taking off from here.
Jet into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also reach London through Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
London is four hours ahead of San Juan and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your San Juan to London flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to London
To pick up cheap San Juan to London flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from San Juan to London.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
We make it a cinch to find a San Juan to London flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey from central San Juan to SJU takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Juan to London, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 55 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from San Juan to London. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 40 kilometres from central London. Following your flight from San Juan to London, it takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 30 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from San Juan to London:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW will help you save.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is about 48 kilometres from central London. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from San Juan to London.
The journey will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes if you use public transport.
Choose a hotel near STN and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're catching a late San Juan to London flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these accommodation options offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
Begin your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable suppliers here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from STN four weeks before your flight from San Juan to London to access the best rates.
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from San Juan to London. To skip the crowds, visit London in February.
Lock in a San Juan to London ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Juan to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to London, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.