Travelling from Tokyo to San Juan: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Tokyo. Explore your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when organising your flight from Tokyo to San Juan.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the primary arrival point in San Juan.
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4, which is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Give yourself enough time to make your Tokyo to San Juan flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Juan
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Tokyo to San Juan flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Tokyo to San Juan flights departing from Haneda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
HND is about 14 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to San Juan, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to San Juan flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Narita International Airport and San Juan:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to San Juan, unwind in one of these hotels close to Narita International Airport:
70% of flights departing Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
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 roughly 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Book a hotel near SJU if you have a late flight from Tokyo to San Juan. Select one of these 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of San Juan and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is about 6 kilometres from central San Juan. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tokyo to San Juan, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to San Juan. To skip the crowds, head to San Juan in May.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to San Juan ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to San Juan in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Tokyo to San Juan, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are highlights which should feature on any good San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Bayamon is just one of the many places in Puerto Rico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Juan. Around 10 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another favourite destination in Puerto Rico and is around 11 kilometres east of San Juan. No journey is complete without a visit to Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
