Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): what you need to know
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York.
To ensure you get on your LGA to SJU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGA and SJU:
Logan International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
At the moment, R 2,123 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,144. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGA to SJU if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGA to SJU.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that depart LGA reach their destination without delay.
Central New York to LaGuardia Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGA? If you're boarding an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
If you're arriving on a late LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SJU:
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 usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central San Juan. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Juan. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Juan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to SJU in February. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've done San Juan, now it's time to explore other parts of Puerto Rico. Journey about 10 kilometres west to Bayamon to check off its leading sights. From Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña to Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Puerto Rico, head for Carolina, about 11 kilometres east of San Juan. Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track are among the biggest draws.