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

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1,558 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
B61348
B6 JetBlue
321
5:49 PM
AST TA
9:59 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B61347
B6 JetBlue
321
12:12 PM
EDT T2
4:30 PM
AST
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Juan to Washington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,558 mi 4h 10m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

SJU–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 1,558 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4h10 72%
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,131
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
SJU → DCA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
DCA → SJU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → DCA delays →

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 4h 10m.
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.

SJU–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Washington route.
Route details
Distance1,558 mi / 2,507 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

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 approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,558 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JetBlue.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SJU to DCA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, NAS, CHS, RSW, CVG, SRQ, PWM, HSV, IND, LAX, PHL, IAH, TPA, FLL, MCO, MIA, CLT, BDL, EWR, PVD, BOS, ATL, DFW, RDU, DTW, JFK, ORD, HOU, HPN, ALB, YUL, MSP, PBI, STL, MDW, YYZ, BNA, JAX, DEN and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. 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

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.