Flying from Santo Domingo to San Juan: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Santo Domingo. Explore your options leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) when planning your flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan.
Disembark at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the chief entry point to San Juan.
Jump on a direct Santo Domingo to San Juan flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Santo Domingo and San Juan are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
The busiest route for flights from Santo Domingo to San Juan is Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to {"defaultCase":"Luis Munoz Marin International Airport","accusativeCase":"Luis Munoz Marin International Airport","nominativeCase":"Luis Munoz Marin International Airport","dativeCase":"Luis Munoz Marin International Airport"} (SJU). You'll find 25 services connecting these two airports each week.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Santo Domingo to San Juan flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to San Juan
Book two months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Santo Domingo to San Juan flights.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing great bargains on plane tickets from Santo Domingo to San Juan. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
You can catch a direct flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan departing from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Begin your journey at SDQ and arrive at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Top airlines that offer direct Santo Domingo to San Juan plane tickets from SDQ include:
We make it a cinch to book a Santo Domingo to San Juan flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Las Americas International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Cibao International Airport (STI)
Central Santo Domingo to SDQ is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Las Americas International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Las Americas International Airport, 72.45% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is approximately 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Pick up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car and explore San Juan and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Ace Rent a Car and U-Save are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Santo Domingo to San Juan flight.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
The centre of San Juan is about 6 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG). As soon as your flight from Santo Domingo 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 approximately 1 hour.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from Santo Domingo to San Juan. To escape the crowds, go to San Juan in May.
Lock in a Santo Domingo to San Juan ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Santo Domingo to San Juan in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
More about San Juan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Juan right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are major attractions which should be on any well-planned San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've done San Juan, now it's time to explore more of Puerto Rico. Travel about 10 kilometres west to Bayamon to tick off its leading attractions. 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 on the go.
Around 11 kilometres east of San Juan, Carolina is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. No visit is complete without checking out Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
