Gran Canaria Island to San Juan (LPA–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,258 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 4d ago
No nonstop service between LPA and SJU. Nearest airports to LPA with scheduled service: Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN, 70 mi) · Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 73 mi) · Fuerteventura Airport (FUE, 99 mi)
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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 1 hub
MAD Madrid 12h 7m AAADAF → AYBAEI Madrid (MAD) to San Juan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gran Canaria Island to San Juan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,258 mi 4h 17m nonstop -5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LPA and SJU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from San Juan (SJU) San Juan to Gran Canaria Island flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LPA to SJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MAD ~12h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LPA → SJU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
SJU → LPA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
San Juan is 5 hours behind Gran Canaria Island.
LPA: WEST · SJU: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 1:00 PM in San Juan.
Distance & Flight Time
3,258 mi / 5,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 17m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Puerto Rico is a US territory. Spanish passport holders need either an ESTA or a US visa to enter. Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so the ESTA is the standard option for tourism or business stays up to 90 days. Apply online at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.

US Customs and Border Protection runs the same immigration process in Puerto Rico as at any mainland US airport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay. You will go through CBP questioning, fingerprinting, and photo capture on arrival. Have your hotel address and return flight details ready.

The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended from within US territory. If you need longer than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid before traveling. The visa interview wait time in Madrid is typically 2 to 4 weeks.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LPA

Global bus Line 60 connects Las Palmas (Santa Catalina bus station) to LPA in about 25–30 minutes (€2.95). Service is frequent from around 06:00 to midnight. From Maspalomas and the southern resorts, Line 66 runs to the airport in 40–50 minutes (€4.35).Taxis from Las Palmas city center cost €25–35. From Maspalomas: €30–40. The GC-1 motorway runs directly to the airport. Rental cars are the dominant transport mode for island visitors; return desks are in the terminal building.

Facts

LPA–SJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gran Canaria Island to San Juan route.
Route details
Distance3,258 mi / 5,244 km
Flight time4h 17m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LPA
Full nameGran Canaria Airport
IATA / ICAOLPA / GCLP
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Passengers/yr13.5M
Elevation78 ft / 24 m
Destination: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LPA to SJU flights.
Nonstop flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport take about 4h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 3,258 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
San Juan is 5 hours behind Gran Canaria Island.
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 LPA to SJU

Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LPA to SJU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LPA to SJU is about 4 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,258 miles (5,244 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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