Travelling from Phoenix to San Juan: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Phoenix to San Juan.
Come in for landing at San Juan's primary gateway, San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU).
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, which makes San Juan three hours ahead of Phoenix.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Phoenix to San Juan flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Juan
To find cheap Phoenix to San Juan flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to San Juan is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and pick up a fantastic deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Phoenix to San Juan by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Phoenix to San Juan flights.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
We make it a cinch to book a Phoenix to San Juan flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun Airport (CUN)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phoenix to San Juan? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport:
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PHX.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in San Juan
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
The distance from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is approximately 11 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to San Juan, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and explore beyond San Juan's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
San Juan Isla Grande Airport (SIG)
San Juan Isla Grande Airport (SIG) is approximately 0.80 kilometres from central San Juan. Check out your options for making your way into town after your flight from Phoenix to San Juan has touched down.
After your flight from Phoenix to San Juan, unwind at a hotel near SIG. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to San Juan. To avoid the crowds, visit San Juan in March.
Before locking in your Phoenix to San Juan tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Juan, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to San Juan in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Juan right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix to San Juan:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Balneario El Escambron, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Beach San Juan are popular attractions which should be on every San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Bayamon is just one of the many places in Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Juan. Around 13 kilometres to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana, Parque de las Ciencias by Toroverde Power by Claro and Parque Recreativo Río Bayamón.
Around 18 kilometres southeast of San Juan, Carolina is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. No visit is complete without checking out Isla Verde Beach, Carolina Public Beach and Balneario Isla Verde.
