Travelling from Rome to San Juan: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to San Juan. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
Disembark at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the major arrival point in San Juan.
San Juan is five hours behind Rome and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Rome to San Juan flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to San Juan
To pick up cheap Rome to San Juan flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Rome to San Juan is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Rome to San Juan flights.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Rome to San Juan flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to San Juan? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights that leave from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
CIA is about 13 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to San Juan? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
73% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rome to San Juan. Book one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and find adventure across San Juan and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. After your flight from Rome to San Juan, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Best time to go to San Juan
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rome to San Juan. July is the busiest month to visit San Juan. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Rome to San Juan ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Rome to San Juan in February when temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to San Juan, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard 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 every San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered. Around 10 kilometres west of San Juan, a trip to Bayamon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Around 11 kilometres east of San Juan, Carolina is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. No visit is complete without checking out Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
