Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Juan: what you need to know
San Juan is three hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. San Juan follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to San Juan flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from SFO to San Juan with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Juan
The best price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to San Juan flight is R 3,250. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,401. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SFO to San Juan, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your San Francisco International Airport to San Juan ticket.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The distance from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and venture far and wide through San Juan and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from SFO to San Juan.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour or so.
After stepping off your SFO to San Juan flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SIG. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to San Juan
Plan your trip to San Juan during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your San Francisco International Airport to San Juan flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SFO to San Juan around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Juan:
La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are just two of the top attractions to add to your San Juan travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fortaleza Street.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Aguadilla will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like El Parterre, Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena and Bandera de los Reyes Magos.
Isabela is another must-experience destination in Puerto Rico and is around 105 kilometres west of San Juan. No journey is complete without seeing Amarillo Mango, Urb. Llanos Piscina Park and Noches de Artesania.
