Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Juan: what you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, San Juan is four hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave enough time to get on your SFO to San Juan flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SFO to San Juan. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kms (11 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Juan
£91 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to San Juan flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £204. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from SFO to San Juan, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a San Francisco International Airport to San Juan ticket.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is around 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of San Juan. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from SFO to San Juan.
Best time to go to San Juan
March is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan. To avoid the crowds, head to San Juan in December.
The warmest month in San Juan is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your San Francisco International Airport to San Juan plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to San Juan in February when temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Juan, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Juan:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Esperanza Beach, Balneario El Escambron and Escambron Green are must-visits when exploring San Juan.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla is just one of the many places in Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Juan. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the west, top sights here include Silla Aguadilla, Bridges Surf Beach and Playa Rompe Olas.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Puerto Rico, consider Isabela, roughly 105 kms (65 miles) west of San Juan. Playa montones, Shore Island Beach and Guajataca Forest Reserve are among its highlights.
