Flying from Paris to San Juan: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to San Juan begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Come in for landing at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), the major arrival point in San Juan.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to San Juan.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you hold a passport from France, you will need an ETA to visit Puerto Rico. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Paris to San Juan for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Paris to San Juan leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 44 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to San Juan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to San Juan, browse these options when setting off from Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Paris to San Juan? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 11 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 56 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to San Juan, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
After your flight from Paris to San Juan has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 14 minutes by car. Central San Juan is approximately 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 58 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near SIG. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Paris to San Juan:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to San Juan
Right now, ج.م. 15,093 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to San Juan. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 29,546. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Paris to San Juan if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Paris to San Juan across each month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Paris to San Juan. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Best time to go to San Juan
May is the quietest month for flights from Paris to San Juan, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit San Juan based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Paris to San Juan in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to San Juan sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Juan right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to San Juan:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are must-do's during your San Juan adventure.
Complete your San Juan trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to San Juan. Whether you're after an SUV, a compact ride or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
