Flying from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as San Juan.
Flights from SJU to JFK start at 00:59 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 23:55 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, you can choose from 83 weekly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJU to JFK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, so jetting to New York (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is JetBlue Airways.
With an impressive 86.36% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for SJU to JFK flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SJU and JFK include:
Cyril E. King Airport
Punta Cana International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Currently, $81 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $179. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from SJU to JFK by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SJU to JFK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Juan to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SJU? If you're boarding an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Book a hotel near JFK if you're catching a late Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience more of New York and beyond.
Booking your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 48 kilometers from central New York. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to New York in May.
Lock in your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you'd like to explore New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJU to JFK around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometers away to the south-west, its top attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometers north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.