Flying from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to San Juan: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan.
Philipsburg (the location of Princess Juliana International Airport) and San Juan are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the most traveled route, with four weekly flights to pick from. You can travel from SXM to SJU at 11:55 with Silver Airways.
Allow plenty of time to make your SXM to San Juan flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can book a direct Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan ticket. Begin your trip at SXM and touch down at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Silver Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan.
Central Philipsburg to SXM is around 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a hotel close to SXM? If you're catching an early flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
54.17% of flights that leave from Princess Juliana International Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to San Juan
£87 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan flight. Return plane tickets start from £105. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from SXM to San Juan, reserve your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 miles away.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Grab a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car and discover San Juan and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Ace Rent a Car and U-Save are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SXM to San Juan.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
The centre of San Juan is around 5 miles from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). After your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SIG. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your SXM to San Juan flight:
Best time to go to San Juan
Before booking your flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in San Juan offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in San Juan, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SXM to San Juan around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to San Juan, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Juan:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. La Garita del morro de san juan bahia, Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Fortaleza Street are major attractions which should feature on every San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla is just one of the many places in Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Juan. Around 70 miles away to the west, top sights here include El Parterre, Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena and Bandera de los Reyes Magos.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Puerto Rico, consider Isabela, about 65 miles west of San Juan. Amarillo Mango, Urb. Llanos Piscina Park and Noches de Artesania are key reasons to visit.