Cozumel to San Juan (CZM–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between CZM and SJU, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Other ways to reach San Juan from Cozumel
| Metric | CZM→SJU | CUN→SJU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CZM | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CZM: EST · SJU: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cozumel, it's 7:00 PM in San Juan.
Puerto Rico is a US territory, so Mexican passport holders need a valid US visa or approved ESTA to enter. The B1/B2 tourist visa costs $185 in application fees, requires an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in Mexico, and processing varies from 1 day to several weeks depending on the post. The Border Crossing Card (BCC/laser visa) only works for land border crossings to the US mainland within 25 miles of the border, not for flying to Puerto Rico. You need a full B1/B2 stamp or an approved ESTA-equivalent if eligible.
Mexican nationals are not eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program (ESTA), so a B1/B2 visa is the standard path. Required documents for the interview include a valid passport, DS-160 confirmation page, appointment letter, one photo (2x2 inches), and evidence of ties to Mexico (employment, property, family). Financial proof such as bank statements and pay stubs strengthens the application. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays up to 180 days per visit.
Direct flights from Mexico City (MEX), Cancun (CUN), and Guadalajara (GDL) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin (SJU) run 4 to 5 hours on JetBlue, United, and Volaris. Puerto Rico uses the US dollar. No customs or passport control between US states and Puerto Rico, so after clearing CBP at your departure airport in Mexico, arrival in San Juan is domestic. No mandatory vaccinations. Puerto Rico runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC minus 4), 1 to 2 hours ahead of most Mexican time zones.
CZM–SJU Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cancún (CUN).