Flying from Frankfurt to San Juan: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when organising your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan.
Hop off the plane at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the primary gateway of San Juan.
San Juan is five hours behind Frankfurt and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Frankfurt to San Juan flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San Juan
To find cheap Frankfurt to San Juan flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Frankfurt to San Juan flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
FRA is around 7 miles from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt to San Juan? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights departing from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 65 miles away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The distance from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is approximately 4 miles. It'll take you about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to San Juan, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Pick up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car and explore San Juan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Ace Rent a Car and U-Save are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is roughly 4 miles from central San Juan. Once you've hopped off your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to San Juan. To travel when it's less crowded, visit San Juan in May.
Lock in a Frankfurt to San Juan ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to San Juan around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to San Juan, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Juan:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are leading attractions which should feature on any good San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Bayamon is just one of the many cities in Puerto Rico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Juan. Around 6 miles to the west, its top attractions include Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another well-known destination in Puerto Rico and is around 7 miles east of San Juan. No journey is complete without experiencing Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.