Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan jetting off from here.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the primary arrival point in San Juan.
The average duration of a direct Fort Lauderdale to San Juan flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and San Juan are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 34 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan is with Southwest Airlines at 21:55. Choose the first FLL to SJU departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 05:30 to maximize your time in San Juan.
Leave plenty of time to make your Fort Lauderdale to San Juan flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of international departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan
At the moment, C$63 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$125. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Fort Lauderdale to San Juan flights.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can get a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan jetting off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Start your journey at FLL and land at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct Fort Lauderdale to San Juan plane tickets out of FLL. Reserve your trip with one of these:
We make it a cinch to find a Fort Lauderdale to San Juan flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Cyril E. King Airport (STT)
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX)
Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
73.74% of flights that take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving 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 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near SJU if you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Juan and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Central San Juan is around 6 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). After your flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
Best time to go to San Juan
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. July is the busiest month for a trip to San Juan. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Fort Lauderdale to San Juan ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale 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:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are attractions you won't want to skip in San Juan.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've done San Juan, now it's time to explore more of Puerto Rico. Journey around 10 kilometres west to Bayamon to check off its leading sights. From Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña to Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Carolina is another well-known destination in Puerto Rico and is around 11 kilometres east of San Juan. No journey is complete without seeing Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.