Deal Alert: Puerto Rico from $96 round-trip on major airlines
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Flights to the island of Puerto Rico just dropped as low as $96 round-trip. And, some of the flights are nonstop.
Scott’s Cheap Flights found availability from many U.S. cities to San Juan (SJU), Aguadilla (BQN) and Ponce (PSE). The best deals are from East Coast cities, but prices are lower than usual from all across the U.S.
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The rates and availability vary by route, but you’ll generally find the best rates and availability between March and May. Some routes also have availability from August through November.
The only drawback is that most of the lowest fares are in basic economy. Basic economy means different things to different airlines, but you may not have free use of the overhead bins for a carry-on bag, you probably won’t be able to select your seat and you’ll generally board in the last group. However, it’s possible to defeat many of basic economy’s negative aspects by having elite status or a co-branded credit card.
To find a deal, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. You may need to limit your search to specific airlines, as Frontier and Spirit also offer low rates on some of these routes. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Finally, click through to book directly with the airline or an OTA like Orbitz or Expedia.
Airline: American, Delta, JetBlue, United
Routes: JFK/MIA/ATL/CLT/ORD/MCO/TPA and many more to SJU/BQN/PSE
Cost: From $96 round-trip
Dates: Varies, but generally March to May 2020 with availability on some routes August to November
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Here are some examples of specific flights that are available:
New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) for $96 round-trip nonstop on JetBlue:
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) for $104 round-trip nonstop on JetBlue:
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) for $122 round-trip nonstop on American:
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) for $128 round-trip nonstop on Delta:
Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU) for $128 round-trip nonstop on JetBlue:
Boston (BOS) to San Juan (SJU) for $178 round-trip nonstop on JetBlue:
Chicago (ORD) to San Juan (SJU) for $218 round-trip nonstop on American:
Related reading
- A beginner’s guide to visiting Puerto Rico: Everything you need to eat, see and do
- 8 things that make Puerto Rico the place to visit right now
- These spots in Puerto Rico are spring-break ready
- No passport required: Tips for visiting Puerto Rico on a family vacation
- Your points and miles guide to Puerto Rico
- How to visit Puerto Rico with points and miles
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