Flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Washington DC is one hour behind San Juan and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from SJU to DCA start from 17:50 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 18:55 with JetBlue Airways. In total, there are seven weekly San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SJU to DCA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
JetBlue is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is jetBlue.
With 66.67% of its services landing on schedule, jetBlue is the most punctual carrier offering SJU to DCA flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJU and DCA:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
R 1,811 is currently the best price for a one-way San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,786. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJU to DCA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SJU land on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport from central San Juan, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SJU? If you're boarding an early flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DCA if you have a late San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Washington DC in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJU to DCA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
