Travelling from San Juan to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Philadelphia jetting off from here.
Touch down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the primary gateway of Philadelphia.
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct San Juan to Philadelphia flight.
San Juan and Philadelphia are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
The most popular route for flights from San Juan to Philadelphia is from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). There are 19 services every week between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from SJU to PHL is the 00:59 Spirit Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:12 with Frontier Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your San Juan to Philadelphia flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Philadelphia
R 1,603 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Philadelphia. A return flight starts at R 3,109. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap San Juan to Philadelphia flights, reserve your journey two months before your departure date.
May is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from San Juan to Philadelphia. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Depart from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) on a nonstop flight from San Juan to Philadelphia. From SJU, you can fly directly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Choose from a range of airlines offering direct San Juan to Philadelphia plane tickets with departures from SJU, including:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper San Juan to Philadelphia flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 6 kilometres from central San Juan, SJU can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Juan to Philadelphia? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
Of the departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PHL if you have a late flight from San Juan to Philadelphia. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is around 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). As soon as your flight from San Juan to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Budget, National and Enterprise make picking up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Philadelphia. To escape the crowds, head to Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your San Juan to Philadelphia ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Philadelphia in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to Philadelphia, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-do's during your Philadelphia adventure.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another favourite destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.