San Juan to Philadelphia (SJU–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,580 mi airlines 80/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 58m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NK656
NK Spirit
A20N
1:39 AM
AST TB
5:43 AM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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NK1491
NK Spirit
32B
2:09 AM
AST TB
6:12 AM
EDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91015
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:32 AM
AST
8:34 AM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92695
F9 Frontier
321
6:00 AM
AST
9:12 AM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3298
AA American
7M8
6:00 AM
AST TC
10:09 AM
EDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3063
AA American
321
6:43 AM
AST TC
11:32 AM
EDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
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F91165
F9 Frontier
32Q
11:25 AM
AST
3:22 PM
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA2851
AA American
738
1:25 PM
AST TC
5:38 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2433
AA American
32Q
1:31 PM
AST TC
5:30 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA903
AA American
7M8
3:19 PM
AST TC
7:32 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA3145
AA American
321
4:47 PM
AST TC
8:47 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93247
F9 Frontier
A21N
9:12 PM
AST
1:24 AM+1
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91016
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:00 AM
EDT TE
9:45 AM
AST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2851
AA American
738
8:30 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
AST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2433
AA American
32Q
8:45 AM
EDT TB
12:40 PM
AST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA903
AA American
7M8
10:30 AM
EDT
2:29 PM
AST
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3145
AA American
321
11:01 AM
EDT TA
3:12 PM
AST
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91726
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:17 PM
EDT TE
8:02 PM
AST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2949
AA American
738
6:00 PM
EDT
10:05 PM
AST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1422
AA American
321
8:00 PM
EDT TC
11:52 PM
AST
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94462
F9 Frontier
A21N
8:44 PM
EDT TE
12:29 AM+1
AST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK655
NK Spirit
32S
8:52 PM
EDT TD
12:34 AM+1
AST
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1490
NK Spirit
32B
9:02 PM
EDT TD
12:54 AM+1
AST
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Philadelphia
4 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 1,580 mi 3h 57m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

SJU–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,580 miles in approximately 3h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 40 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8 3h59-4h49 80% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 26 321, 32Q, A21N 3h57-4h12 80%
NK Spirit Airlines 14 32B, A20N 4h03-4h04 80%
BA British Airways 5 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, F9
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
A20NNK
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (45 flights/wk, 53%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK (40 flights/wk, 47%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
75
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,308
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJU → PHL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
86%
Return
PHL → SJU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SJU→PHL STT→PHL
Distance from SJU 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 80 16
Flight time 3h 57m 4h 2m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,580 mi / 2,543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m to 4h 49m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SJU–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,580 mi / 2,543 km
Flight time3h 57m to 4h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights80 out / 75 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 3h 57m to 4h 49m. The route covers 1,580 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from SJU to PHL. The return direction has about 75 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, SUA, BCT, BED, OPF, VRB, HPN, APF, BKL, USA, FXE, JFK, NAS, LAL, PWM, PLS, RSW, SRQ, SXM, BWI, AUA, LIR, HOU, POS, PUJ, SCF, VNY, LAX, BGI, BDL, IAD, BCN, BOS, FLL, MIA, TPA, MCO, ALB, MSP, ILG, PVD, MAD, ORD, PBI, JAX, SDQ, STL, CVG, RDU, ATL, BNA, DFW, IAH, CLT, DTW, DCA, YYZ, IND, STT, YUL, AUS, MDW, CHS and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHL

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to PHL ranges from 3 hours 57 minutes to 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,580 miles (2,543 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT).