San Juan to Los Angeles (SJU–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Juan to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 3,382 mi 6h 47m nonstop -3h behind 53 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJU and LAX, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
SUA ~5h 59m SCF ~8h 49m OPF ~9h 9m VRB ~9h 10m TEX ~9h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,426
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 → LAX
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
87%
Return
LAX → SJU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind San Juan.
SJU: AST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
3,382 mi / 5,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 47m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJU–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance3,382 mi / 5,443 km
Flight time6h 47m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 6h 47m. The route covers 3,382 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJU to LAX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, SCF, OPF, VRB, TEX, CVG, FRG, JAX, BCT, RSW, TTN, SAP, SJO, LIR, HPN, IND, TEB, PLS, PBI, YYC, YUL, RDU, IAH, MIA, HOU, TPA, STL, DFW, GVA, IAD, BWI, MDW, PTY, FLL, BCN, MCO, PHL, ORD, DTW, EWR, BOS, BNA, AUS, JFK, CLT, ATL, DEN, MSP, MAD, YYZ, DCA, MDE and BOG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind San Juan.
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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 LAX

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJU to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to LAX ranges from 6 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,382 miles (5,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.