Travelling from Santo Domingo to San Juan: what you need to know
Santo Domingo has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan flying out of Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is where you'll be landing in San Juan.
Book a direct Santo Domingo to San Juan flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Santo Domingo and San Juan share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 25 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan is with JetBlue Airways at 22:50. Go for the first SDQ to SJU departure operated by Frontier Airlines at 08:00 to maximise your time in San Juan.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Santo Domingo to San Juan flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
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)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan, you can leave from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Fly from SDQ to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in one seamless trip.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Santo Domingo to San Juan plane tickets out of SDQ. Book your journey with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Santo Domingo to San Juan flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Las Americas International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Cibao International Airport (STI)
To reach SDQ from central Santo Domingo, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a handy hotel close to Las Americas International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
72.45% of flights that take off from Las Americas International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The distance from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is approximately 11 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and see more of San Juan and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle 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)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is around 6 kilometres from central San Juan. Following your flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
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 to 33ºC.
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 and 28ºC on average.
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Santo Domingo to San Juan, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little 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. 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.
