Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Juan: what you need to know
San Juan and New York (where LaGuardia Airport is located) are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself enough time to get on your LGA to San Juan flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from LGA to San Juan with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
LGA is about 13 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near LGA. Whether you're catching an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
LaGuardia Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from LGA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Juan
ج.م. 3,920 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to San Juan flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 7,840. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from LGA to San Juan. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGA to San Juan by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and explore beyond San Juan's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from LGA to San Juan.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is roughly 8 kilometres from central San Juan. Once you've disembarked your flight from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near SIG. Unwind and get cosy after your LGA to San Juan flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to San Juan
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel rates are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to San Juan in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your LaGuardia Airport to San Juan flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to San Juan in February when temperatures average between 20ºC and 28ºC.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Juan right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from LaGuardia Airport to San Juan:
La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are just the start of the big attractions to put on your San Juan must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fortaleza Street.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of San Juan, a trip to Aguadilla will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like El Parterre, Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena and Bandera de los Reyes Magos.
Isabela is another favourite destination in Puerto Rico and is around 105 kilometres west of San Juan. No trip is complete without a visit to Amarillo Mango, Urb. Llanos Piscina Park and Noches de Artesania.
