Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to San Juan: what you need to know
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4. The city is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador, where El Salvador International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from SAL to San Juan, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from SAL to San Juan, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You'll need an embassy visa for Puerto Rico if you have a passport from El Salvador and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Central San Salvador to SAL is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Want a handy hotel near SAL? If you're catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to San Juan
ج.م. 10,294 is the best price for a one-way ticket from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan. A return flight starts at ج.م. 17,443. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SAL to San Juan, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 11 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 56 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Once your flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 14 minutes by car. Central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 58 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to SIG. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from SAL to San Juan:
Best time to go to San Juan
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan. July is the busiest month for a trip to San Juan. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in your flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan for September to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from SAL to San Juan in February if you like 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. Once you've booked your flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Juan, browse our selection of hotels including:
Castillo San Felipe del Morro and La Garita del morro de san juan bahia are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your San Juan to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fortaleza Street.
Complete your San Juan trip with a car rental
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