San Juan to Washington (SJU–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B61348
B6 JetBlue
321
6:38 PM
AST TB
10:14 PM
EDT
3h 36m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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B61347
B6 JetBlue
321
8:20 AM
EDT T2
12:05 PM
AST
3h 45m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 59m ADB6F9 → AAADAS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Washington flights
TPA Tampa 6h 6m B6F9WN → AAWN Tampa (TPA) to Washington flights
MCO Orlando 6h 7m ADB6EI → AAB6DL Orlando (MCO) to Washington flights
MIA Miami 6h 14m 2IAAAT → AADLG3 Miami (MIA) to Washington flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 25m B6F9 → AAASDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Washington flights
JFK New York 6h 26m AFB6DL → AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Washington flights
BDL Hartford 6h 29m B6F9 → AAASXA Hartford (BDL) to Washington flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 32m AFAMCV → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Washington flights
BOS Boston 6h 44m B6DLEI → AAB6BA Boston (BOS) to Washington flights
BNA Nashville 6h 44m VJAWN → AAASDL Nashville (BNA) to Washington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Juan to Washington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,558 mi 3h 36m nonstop

SJU–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 1,558 miles in approximately 3h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SJU Routes DCA Routes SJU Live Flights DCA Live Flights SJU Delays DCA Delays
All flights from Washington (DCA) Washington to San Juan flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 321 3h36 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to DCA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
FLL ~5h 59m RIC ~6h 5m TPA ~6h 6m MCO ~6h 7m IAD ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,030
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
SJU → DCA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
80%
Return
DCA → SJU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → DCA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Washington is 0 hours the same as San Juan.
SJU: AST · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,558 mi / 2,507 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m gate to gate.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJU–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Washington route.
Route details
Distance1,558 mi / 2,507 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,558 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJU to DCA: JetBlue.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Tampa and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from DCA to SJU 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 SJU to DCA

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJU to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to DCA is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,558 miles (2,507 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Tampa and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.