Deal Alert: New York to San Juan from $216 Round-Trip
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If you're not thrilled with the chilly winter weather in NYC, here's a great opportunity for a cheap beach escape. Delta, JetBlue and United are currently offering discounted fares from New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR) to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), with nonstop flights starting around $216 round-trip on limited dates over the next few weeks. If you're looking to travel during a different period this winter, you can expect to find flights in the $280 range. Some flights, such as those on Delta, might have a short connection, however there are plenty of itineraries with nonstop service. Cheap flights are available between January and April.
Airlines: Delta, JetBlue, United
Routes: EWR and JFK to SJU
Cost: $216-$280+ round-trip in economy
Dates: January 2016 through April 2016
Elite Mileage Earning: At least 3,194 medallion-qualifying miles or 3,216 premier-qualifying miles
Fare Class: K (United), T and V (Delta)
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
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Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) for $216 on JetBlue:
New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) for $266 on Delta (earns 3,194 MQMs):
Newark (EWR) to San Juan (SJU) for $280 on United (earns 3,216 PQMs):
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