Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Durham.
Every week, there are ten Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, take the 10:31 Frontier Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:48 with Frontier Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your RDU to SJU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
JetBlue Airways has direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in San Juan — and maybe even more of Puerto Rico if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways on this route.
With 67.86% of its services landing as planned, Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating RDU to SJU flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and SJU:
Orlando International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
58 € is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight. Return flights start from 126 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from RDU to SJU, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to SJU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJU:
Go where the road takes you with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and venture far and wide through San Juan and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to central San Juan has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Juan. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport for September if you want to explore San Juan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SJU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico you'll want to see. About 10 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Bayamon will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another standout destination in Puerto Rico and is around 11 kilometres east of San Juan. No trip is complete without a visit to Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
