Dublin to San Juan (DUB–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DUB Airport Page →
3,966 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JFK New York 12h 31m AFB6BA AFB6DL New York (JFK) to San Juan flights
MAD Madrid 12h 39m ATEIFR AYBAEI Madrid (MAD) to San Juan flights
MCO Orlando 12h 43m EIQR ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to San Juan flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 12h 48m EI B6F9 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Juan flights
IAD Dulles 13h 39m ACEILX ACSNUA Dulles (IAD) to San Juan flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 47m AFDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan flights
BOS Boston 13h 55m B6BADL B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to San Juan flights
ORD Chicago 13h 58m AAACAY AAF9NK Chicago (ORD) to San Juan flights
PHL Philadelphia 14h 41m AAAYBA AAB6F9 Philadelphia (PHL) to San Juan flights
BDL Hartford 14h 58m EI B6F9 Hartford (BDL) to San Juan flights
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Dublin to San Juan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,966 mi 8h 22m nonstop -5h behind

DUB–SJU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DUB to SJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,236
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DUB → SJU
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
SJU → DUB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
San Juan is 5 hours behind Dublin.
DUB: IST · SJU: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 1:00 PM in San Juan.
Distance & Flight Time
3,966 mi / 6,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 22m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Puerto Rico is a US territory, so Irish passport holders need either an ESTA or a US visa to enter. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit under the Visa Waiver Program. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before travel. If denied, a B-1/B-2 tourist visa from the US Embassy in Dublin is required ($185 application fee, 2 to 4 week processing).

Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay (6 months recommended). ESTA requires a machine-readable passport. At immigration in Puerto Rico (or at the US mainland connecting airport), expect fingerprints and a photo. Bring a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds. If connecting through a US mainland airport, you clear US immigration there, not in San Juan.

No direct flights connect Dublin to San Juan. Connections through New York JFK, Miami, or Newark take 11 to 15 hours total. US customs and immigration are cleared at the first US airport. Puerto Rico uses the US dollar. No mandatory vaccinations for Irish arrivals. The island is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC minus 4) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time. Tap water is safe in San Juan and metro areas.

Getting to DUB

Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.

The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.

DUB–SJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dublin to San Juan route.
Route details
Distance3,966 mi / 6,382 km
Flight time8h 22m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DUB
IATA / ICAODUB / EIDW
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Passengers/yr34.6M
Elevation242 ft / 74 m
Destination: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUB to SJU flights.
Nonstop flights from Dublin Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport take about 8h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 3,966 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Orlando.
San Juan is 5 hours behind Dublin.
Yes, return flights from SJU to DUB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DUB to SJU

Dublin Airport (DUB) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DUB to SJU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUB to SJU is about 8 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,966 miles (6,382 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.