Flying from San Juan to Cibao International Airport (STI): what you need to know
San Juan's main base, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from San Juan to Cibao International Airport (STI).
Hop on a direct flight from San Juan to Cibao International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 11 minutes.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as San Juan. Cibao International Airport is located in Santiago.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Cibao International Airport (STI) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Frontier Airlines at 15:43. Go for the first SJU to STI departure operated by jetBlue at 10:25 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from San Juan to STI, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Get there in one go from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Nonstop flights from San Juan to Cibao International Airport (STI) are available from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines offering direct flights from San Juan to Cibao International Airport departing from SJU. Book your ticket with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from San Juan to STI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The distance from central San Juan to SJU is approximately 8 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to Cibao International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
About Cibao International Airport (STI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Juan to Cibao International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near STI:
Getting from Cibao International Airport (STI) to central Santiago
Cibao International Airport to the centre of Santiago is about 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Cibao International Airport (STI)
For a one-way ticket from San Juan to Cibao International Airport, R 1,464 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 3,390. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from San Juan to STI if you book 10 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are typically at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Juan to Cibao International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from San Juan to STI.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Cibao International Airport (STI)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Cibao International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Santiago in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Santiago is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from San Juan to STI in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap flights from San Juan to Cibao International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Santiago right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from San Juan to Cibao International Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Santiago is to explore its most popular sights. Some highlights include Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion, Fortaleza San Luis and Jardin Botanico de Santiago.
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