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Faqs - booking puerto rico flights, what are some of the best choices to travel from the west coast of the united states to puerto rico.

When making the trip from a large international Airport on the west coast, such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), travelers will find plenty of one-stop flight options aboard American Airlines that can make the trip to Puerto Rico in around nine hours, including a layover.

If I want to make my way to popular destinations like Vieques and Bioluminescent Bay from the United States, what are some of the best options?

Probably your best choice is to fly to Mercedita International Airport or the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) where you can easily access ground transportation to take you to Fajardo where you can then board a ferry to take the 30-minute ride to this location.

If I’m planning to go to Puerto Rico in January for the Festival de la Novilla in San Sebastian, what is the quickest way to get there from the United States?

The Rafael Hernández Marín International Airport (BQN) offers the closest location to this part of Puerto Rico, and once you arrive on your flight to this airport from the United States, you can quickly drive to San Sebastian or take a taxi there in about 30 minutes.

What are some flight choices to get from the central part of the United States to Puerto Rico?

One option is to leave from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and from this airport, you will see there are one-stop flights to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport on Spirit Airlines. You can also leave from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport and fly on flights with no stops on either United Airlines or American Airlines.

Which airport should I use to visit El Yunque National Forest?

El Yunque is unique for being the only tropical rainforest and is a haven for eco-tourists. The reserve lies among the Sierra de Luquillo mountains, which is located approximately 45m from San Juan so a flight into the capital is the best option and then you can make your own arrangements from there.

Can I get a flight from the US to Ponce in Puerto Rico?

If you wish to visit Ponce, you will have to first fly into either Aguadilla Airport or San Juan Airport and then get a connecting flight to Mercedita Airport (PSE) in Ponce, or you can drive or take a taxi. The estimated driving time is 1h 45m from Aguadilla and 1h 30m from San Juan.

What’s the best way to visit the islands of Vieques and Culebrita?

The islands of Vieques and Culebrita lie off the eastern seaboard of the mainland, so if you plan to visit either or both, flying into San Juan makes the most sense. Additionally, Culebrita is only a few miles from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands so you may consider flying or taking the ferry from there.

Do I need a visa to visit Puerto Rico?

Although Puerto Rico is not a US state, it is a territory of the United States and therefore there are no visa requirements for US citizens or permanent residents to travel there.

How long is the flight to Puerto Rico?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Puerto Rico takes 4h 59m, covering a distance of 1899 miles. The most popular route is New York - San Juan with an average flight time of 3h 46m.

What is the cheapest flight to Puerto Rico?

The cheapest ticket to Puerto Rico from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $44 one-way, and $77 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $115.

Which airlines fly to Puerto Rico?

JetBlue, Frontier & Azul fly the most frequently from the United States to Puerto Rico. The most popular route is from New York to San Juan, and JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly this route the most.

What are the most popular destinations in Puerto Rico?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Aguadilla (66% of total searches to Puerto Rico). The next most popular destinations are Ponce (20%) and Culebra (5%).Searches for flights to Vieques (4%) and to Mayagüez (4%) are also popular.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Puerto Rico

• Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Puerto Rico flight deals.
• One of the most popular destinations in Puerto Rico is to fly to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). A popular departure point for the flight is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and from this airport, you will find nonstop flights aboard Spirit Airlines and United airlines.
• When travelers want to make their way to the southern coast of Puerto Rico, they will often fly to the Mercedita International Airport (PSE). When flying here from the Miami International Airport (MIA), passengers will find several two-stop flight options aboard Spirit Airlines.
• Parents taking children on a trip to Puerto Rico and renting a car should know that all children under the age of four need to travel in an appropriate child safety seat, and then up to eight years old they need to travel in a booster seat. All children under the age of 12 years old need to travel in the rear of a vehicle.
• A popular airport destination that sits on the west coast of Puerto Rico is the Rafael Hernández Marín International Airport (BQN). When traveling from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to this airport, you will find one-stop flight offerings aboard Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue.
• When looking for some of the best ways to get from a major city like Boston to Puerto Rico, some of the best choices are to travel on a nonstop flight aboard Spirit Airlines and JetBlue from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
• Aguadilla Borinquen Airport (BQN), also known as Rafael Hernandez International Airport is the perfect staging point for exploring western Puerto Rico which includes the municipalities of Mayaguez, San Sebastien, Arecibo and Centro Puntas while San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) or San Juan Airport is ideal for the eastern half of the country.
• The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has several popular resort areas within proximity to the airports. For example, if you’re staying in Carolina or Dorado then you should fly into San Juan Airport whereas Isabela and Rincon are closer to Aguadilla Borinquen Airport. Culebrita and Vieques are islands off the eastern coast of the mainland so using San Juan Airport makes the most sense.
• Some of the shorter flights from the US to Puerto Rico originate from four metropolitan airports in Florida. Two of them are in Orlando: Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). You can also use Florida Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or Miami International Airport (MIA).
• The island of Mona, due west of mainland Puerto Rico, is a natural reserve with no permanent inhabitants and is therefore an explorer’s dream. If you wish to visit this island, then your flight from the US to Puerto Rico should land at Aguadilla Airport. If you cannot get a flight from there to Mona Island, you can get one from Mayaguez Airport (MAZ).
• Both international airports in Puerto Rico come equipped with several ATMs just in case you forgot to withdraw cash before your flight or for those who prefer to obtain some notes after their arrival in the country and there is a branch of Banco Popular at San Juan Airport if you require other financial transactions.

Flights to Puerto Rico: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

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Wifi did not work and they only served water, coffee, or tea.

The plane was very warm upon entering. This was a bigger problem as the weather was cold so people were dressed accordingly.

The crew was very polite as I have a few handicaps and everything was made pleasant. Check-in was easy as I was brought on board by the wheelchair assistant. One flight attendant did make sure my personal item was carefully stored under the seat in front of me. I was made to feel welcome as a customer as I made my first trip with a few disabilities. Entertainment and wifi worked quite well. The only food service were snacks and drinks. Those were okay. Overall it was a very smooth flight and encouraged me to use Delta again.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Typical flying experience in the US. Nothing particularly good or bad.

Airline lost my luggage and set me back a day worth of travel due to having to stay in Denver to wait on my luggage

Great - This was the last flight before hurricane closures and did a quick turnaround to get the plane heading north. Much appreciated.

I was able to select a gluten free meal for my outbound flight operated by KLM but my selection wasn’t saved on Delta so I ended up not having a hot meal. The cabin crew was nice enough to offer some cheese so I could pair it with some gf crackers I had. The seat would recline but slowly but surely would come back up so I couldn’t sleep as I would have wanted to.

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

My husband is very tall and we generally fly Delta Comfort. We used our companion benefit, and our seats were coach and extremely uncomfortable........ horrid even

Smooth boarding and friendly crew. Unfortunately as soon as we boarded the unit that provides air circulation failed. The pilot informed us and requested maintenance technicians to check it out. The plane became uncomfortably warm without any fresh air coming in. Plus the repair delayed our departure. I am glad the maintenance crew were able to fix the problem. I also was without use of my tv monitor for the first 1/3rd of the trip.

Flight was on time arrived at the destination 10min early they kept in touch via email

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

The best flight I’ve had in a while. The plane was like 25% capacity, if that. Smoothest boarding and deplaning process I’ve ever experienced. Wish all flights were this smooth.

Did not enjoy this flight at all. All of my coworkers flew delta and I chose JetBlue because I really value how simple the WiFi and entertainment is and this flight I didn’t get either. Crew staff was unsympathetic to my system not working, everyone I asked for help with was extremely bothered by my request for help.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

My encounter with the entertainment services provided on board was moderate; the functionality of the Wi-Fi connection was either sluggish or nonoperational, while the display screens were antiquated and suffered from poor visibility. On the positive side, the cabin exuded a sense of expansiveness, and the crew exhibited amiable and accommodating behavior throughout the journey.

Everything was great except for some reason crew and ground crew could not figure out how to deal with an electric wheelchair and it delayed us 20-30mins. Was pretty frustrating for passengers and the captain.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

One of the reasons I fly American is because the seating is more comfortable than most airlines. Even in the back of the plane.

Everything was ok except that we had to de-ice the plane which took about 20 mins. I realize this is a safety issue, but it caused us to miss a connection in Charlotte by 15 mins which meant a four hour layover. I think the thing that bothered me was American Airlines knew we were only 15 mins late, so couldn’t they have waited for us? There were about 10 of us that had to take alternate planes. I remember recently waiting 15 to 20 mins for passengers connecting with flights we were on. Just wondering why they couldn’t do the same for ours.

Crazy seating issues. We got seated far apart. Offered middle seats at a premium rate. Why is a middle seat now the expensive seat? Baffling.

3hour delay In the last 3 months i had 3 flights and 2 of these had a more than 2:40 hrs delayed

Overall boarding and debarking is a joke. I dont even bring luggage anymore on trips because you can never allow them to be place then in the overhead bin or you have to pay or you check them which is even worse having to wait for your luggage on the tarmac.

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Very confining seats side to side. Not wide enough for any comfort.

The boarding process was incredibly slow, as was deplaning. They started beverage service and there was an extremely small amount of turbulence, so they discontinued it. They said they’d resume if possible, but even thought the rest of the flight was perfectly smooth, they didn’t bother. Getting our checked bags took longer than I’ve ever waited and they couldn’t even tell us which carousel they were coming out on, so everyone was running back and forth for 30 minutes.

American switched my flight to a 5 hour layover then cancelled my whole reservation with no notice and refused refund. Won’t fly with them again.

Seamless boarding process, flight was early, crew and passengers nice. Crew was professional as well. Seats are super thing but reasonably comfortable for a 2-3 hrs flight. No on board entertainment, except maybe for paid internet. No water, no snacks. I feel all airlines should offer free water. I didn’t care paying for it, however water is free everywhere in the US and it almost like a basic human right in a civilized society.

Fantastic. Had handicapped traveler and they helped us through security, helped with boarding, helped put wheelchair together, and were all very patient. A pleasant change from previous spirit flights I’ve taken. Highly recommend.

Really nice, flight attendants were so helpful with me and my kids. Extremely grateful, keep up the good work and spirit :)

They lost my luggage on a direct non-stop flight.

I liked the low price. I did not like the cramped passenger seats. As a below average size person I was cramped in the seat; I can only imagine how uncomfortable an average or large size person would be. I guess that is part of the deal with low cost airlines.

Very clean and new airplane. The internet purchase was not worth the money requested

LA to Seattle was a smooth process. Seattle to LA was delayed more Than 6hrs

Spirit's seating does not work for an overnight flight and my back is killing me. This airline does not meet the minimum standards for being an airline.

I could not print my boarding passes and had to see an agent. However, the agents were very friendly and helpful.

It just baffled me that spirit boarding process that I was charged 2 check in fees for a person bag and carry on. I ended up lugging 3 kids under 10 with 2 bags and to find out at the boarding area that I could not get on the plane due to my lack of reading the baggage policy. I understand if that was the case but the agent also failed to understand one item was in fact a personal item such as laptop bag and charge me as if it was a carry on not personal item. And knowing it’s a horrible storm and last flight in the destination of travel. I could have very easily handed the items to my relative to keep but I didn’t learned about this enforced policy until I was about to board.

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Canceled original flight and wasn't clear on rebooked flight. Had to pay for bags which was more than the flight itself. Normal help, drinks etc. you have to pay for. This is Not a low cost airline.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

There were a lot of issues every step of the process. Check in, security, boarding, and dealing with luggage. Plus the money you think you are saving you end up using in hidden fees.

The flight attendant was arguing with a passenger before takeoff. The passenger was frustrated but the flight attendant should have handled it with grace, but instead she was nasty and rude. The seats were comfortable and the flight was uneventful. I wish we didn’t have to pay for drinks or snacks but that’s what you get with a budget airline.

Stuck in Phoenix for two days, not even a hotel voucher offered.

At check in they don’t let you be with the person you are traveling with unless you pay $40 per seat . Really bad policy they have

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