Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport.
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, which makes San Juan one hour ahead of Philadelphia.
Every week, there are 37 Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport flights.
Your PHL to SJU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. When you're ready to start your San Juan holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Puerto Rico:
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHL to SJU flights, with 72.86% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PHL and SJU include:
New York Newark Airport
Raleigh / Durham Airport
Cyril E. King Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
R 963 is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,927. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to SJU, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
If you're getting in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SJU:
Follow your own route with a San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and see more of San Juan and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to central San Juan has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Juan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport for August if you'd like to visit San Juan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to SJU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Puerto Rico you'll want to see. About 10 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Bayamon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana, Parque de las Ciencias and Parque Recreativo Río Bayamón.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Puerto Rico, head for Carolina, about 11 kilometres east of San Juan. Isla Verde Beach, Carolina Beach and Balneario Isla Verde are the start of reasons to visit.
