Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): what you need to know
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, making San Juan four hours behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to SJU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and SJU:
Punta Cana International Airport
Piarco International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
$368 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $710. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to SJU, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to SJU.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometers from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save to explore San Juan and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is roughly 8 kilometers from central San Juan. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Juan based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SJU in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico you should also see. About 10 kilometers west of San Juan, a visit to Bayamon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Puerto Rico, head for Carolina, roughly 11 kilometers east of San Juan. Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track are the start of reasons to visit.
