Flight time from New York to San Juan
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) takes about 4 hours. Flying back from San Juan to New York takes about 4 h 10 min. The two airports are 1,602 miles (2,578 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| JFK → SJU | 4h 00m | New York → 2:00 PM |
| SJU → JFK | 4h 10m | San Juan → 12:10 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
San Juan and New York are on the same clock time right now. See the time now in New York and San Juan, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from New York to San Juan?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) takes about 4 hours, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 4 h 10 min.
How far is San Juan from New York?
1,602 miles (2,578 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between JFK and SJU airports.
What is the time difference between New York and San Juan?
San Juan and New York are on the same clock time right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave New York at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in San Juan?
Leaving New York at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in San Juan at about 2:00 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.