Flights from Boston to San Juan

Flights from Boston to San Juan are the easiest means of transportation between the United States of America and its unincorporated territory – Puerto Rico.San Juan is the capital and most important city of Puerto Rico and had been inhabited by the indigenous people of the region for centuries before the arrival of colonial forces.

The area where the modern city is located today was mostly home to the Taíno people before it was renamed by Spanish colonists in the sixteenth century. The current name of the city was bestowed upon it as a tribute to the famous Christian saint John the Baptist.

Both Spanish and English are common languages spoken in San Juan with a unique combination of both locally known as Spanglish is the colloquial language. The city has been known as an important centre of defence for many centuries with multiple old forts being built here as a testament to the military might of the city.

How to book flights from Boston to San Juan

When booking flights from Boston to Puerto Rico, and San Juan, travellers should enter details such as the nearest airport to the starting point and the destination of their journey on the Flyingscanner website.

The nearest airport to the city of San Juan is the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport which is located in the Isla Verde district in the Carolina municipality at a distance of seven miles or over eleven kilometers in the eastern direction from the Hato Rey central business district, the Old San Juan historic quarter and Condado urbanized resort area of the city.

Another airport that travellers to San Juan can choose from is the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport which is also known as the Isla Grande Airport to signify its location on the San Juan Bay in the Isla Grande district of the Santurce barrio of the city. This airport is located at a distance of six miles or over ten kilometres from the Hato Rey central business district, the Old San Juan historic quarter and the Condado urbanized resort area of the city.

How to save more on a Boston to San Juan flight

To save more on airfare Boston to San Juan, travellers should look for the low season. The city is a popular tourist destination with many travellers flocking to the city to see the various structures including locations like Castillo San Cristobal, Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the currently functional La Fortaleza. These forts attract travellers who appreciate both their historical significance and the architectural designs providing us a glimpse of the past of the city.

Flyingscanner’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Boston to San Juan

The best tip from Flyingscanner for finding a cheap flight from Boston to San Juan is that travellers should opt for economy-class service. Some popular tourist destinations of San Juan are the walls of Old San Juan which were once built to protect the city and its strategically located bay with only its ruins surviving to modern day and the beautifully built and maintained promenades, Paseo de la Princessa and Paseo del Morro, which allow travellers to enjoy the beauty of the city and its location while on leisurely walks along its coast.

The best time to book a flight from Boston to San Juan

The best time to book a flight from Boston to San Juan is the warm summer season which is the ideal time for all lovers of water sports. The warm months of April, May and June are also extremely popular among less adventurous travellers seeking relaxation since they allow visitors to enjoy a beach vacation in San Juan in peace. Wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses are suggested as precautionary accessories against the intense heat for travellers.

What you need to know before travelling to San Juan

Before getting flights to San Juan, travellers should know of some popular spots in the city such as Santurce, San Juan Bay, San Juan City Hall, Capitol of Puerto Rico, Condado Beach, San Juan Cruise Port and Milla de Oro district. Another of the popular tourist destinations of the city is the Convention Centre of the city which is well known for its architecture and layout making it one of the most easily recognizable structures of the city.

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU): Alternative routes

Cheapest vs Fastest Option

Options	Price (one way)	Time	Airlines
Nonstop (BOS→SJU)	$149–$399	4 hours	JetBlue/Delta
1-Stop (BOS→MCO→SJU)	$129–$349	6-7 hours	Spirit/Frontier
1-Stop (BOS→JFK→SJU)	$139–$369	6-8 hours	Delta/JetBlue

Alternative Airports (Puerto Rico)

Options	Price (one way)	Time	Transport to SJU
Direct (BOS → PSE) + Drive	$169–$419	4.5 hours flight + 2 hour drive	Taxi ($80+)
Direct (BOS → BQN) + Drive	$189–$449	5 hours flight + 2.5 hour drive	Rental Car ($50/day)

FAQs

What is the name of the primary international airport of San Juan?

The primary international airport of San Juan is named after the first elected governor of the archipelago, Luis Muñoz Marín. The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport was previously known as Isla Verde International Airport owing to its location.

What is the shoulder season of San Juan?

The shoulder seasons of San Juan are spring and autumn when the temperature is mild and there are few travellers owing to the absence of long vacations, unlike the peak season.

What makes the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport the most important airport in San Juan?

The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport provides services to over thirteen million passengers travelling to and from the city making it the busiest airport of the Caribbean subregion and one of the most important airports of the Latin American cultural region.

What is the peak season for visiting San Juan?

The peak season for visiting San Juan is the cold winter season which allows travelers to to avoid the heat of the tropical city and enjoy a perfect beach getaway. Travellers should however remain wary of the particularly high prices of flights and hotels during this season.

What are some popular public buildings of San Juan?

Some popular public buildings of San Juan are the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, popularly known as the Choliseo Coliseum, a popular center of indoor entertainment and the Plaza Las Américas, commonly known to locals as La Plaza.