Cheap Flights to Puerto Rico

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	£787	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£303	From London to Vieques

Cheapest prices for Puerto Rico flights by month

January

£663

February

£660

March

£683

April

£741

May

£666

June

£783

July

£906

August

£852

September

£688

October

£729

November

£689

December

£786

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Puerto Rico is February. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Puerto Rico?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

£1130

£900

£680

£450

Price	£450 - £958
Temperature	28 - 32 °C
Rainfall	33 - 147 mm

Flying to Puerto Rico in January is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Puerto Rico then June is statistically the hottest. October is historically the period with most rainfall.

When is the best time to book flights to Puerto Rico?

The price you pay for your flight to Puerto Rico may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Puerto Rico?

The cheapest day to fly to Puerto Rico is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Thursday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting Puerto Rico. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

Glorious beaches with warm sands and azure water, endless sun and the mildest of breezes – but there is more to it than that. And the type of travellers who book flights to Puerto Rico ranges from families and couples to eco-tourists or partygoers.

Its society is a blend of Spanish, African, Indian and US influences that has more in common with other Caribbean countries than the US. Its people are warm, friendly and fiercely proud of their country. The island is rich in natural resources, rain forests, and ancient volcanic mountains. Among its many ancient buildings and monuments are some that date back 500 years to the Conquistadors.

Sports enthusiasts visiting Puerto Rico will relish the outdoor activities including hiking, diving and caving. The golf and tennis courts are among the best in the West Indies and there is also horseback riding, superlative scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing. When the sun goes down, there are many ways to party – gambling, extravagant shows, all-night salsa dancing, or dinner in a quiet local restaurant.

Puerto Rico climate

Puerto Rico has a tropical climate with sunny days almost year-round and average temperatures of 26 degrees. It’s humid too, with levels hovering between 74 and 81 per cent. Temperatures along the coast are moderated by the cooling sea breezes; inland, temperatures are in the 22 to 26-degree range. May to October are the rainiest months. The north coast gets double the amount of rain as the south coast, about 61 inches (1,550mm) compared to 36 inches (910mm). January to April are the driest months. Hurricane season runs from June to November and the island is at greatest risk between August and October.

When to fly to Puerto Rico

Peak season:

The busiest season is mid-December to mid-April. Rates are at their highest, and flights to Puerto Rico need to be booked well in advance.

Off season:

The low season is late between mid-April and November, and hotel rates can drop by 20 to 60 per cent. Keep in mind that during the low season some resorts offer fewer services and hotels do their construction and repair projects in the summer. Throughout the year Puerto Rico has week-long patron saints’ festivals, during which you may need to make reservations. Hurricane season runs between June and November. There is greatest risk of hurricane between August and October.

Getting around Puerto Rico

Travellers to San Juan can get taxis and buses at the airport into town, and some hotels run courtesy vans. Puerto Rico is 100 miles (161km) long by 37 miles (56km) wide with some of the best scenery in the Caribbean. Although best seen by car, be aware that the locals drive erratically and that speeds are posted in miles and distances in kilometres. To see the island’s interior, and get a few thrills, take La Ruta Panoramica along the mountains. The panorama is dazzling but be prepared for passages with precipitous drops on both sides of the road and sections without dividers.

In a major city or resort you may not need a car. Sightseeing on foot is often fun and you can take a publico. Publicos are minivans that service most towns on the island. They don’t have set schedules, but you can flag one down. Publicos are identified by “P” or “PD” on the licence plate.

Taxis are available in San Juan and major tourist areas. Tour buses and ferries are another option for getting around, as is chartering a boat or plane. There are also several airlines that fly to small airports in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands.