Cheap Flights from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin (SJU)

Planning a trip from Orlando, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico? Here's what you need to know about your flight.

Flying Out of Orlando Sanford Airport

Orlando Sanford International Airport is located in the city of Sanford, Florida, approximately 12 miles from Orlando. You can get a direct flight from Orlando to San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Allegiant Airlines. Flights run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The airport has two terminals, A and B. Allegiant flies out of both, so make sure to find out which terminal to use when you check in. Plan to get to the airport at least two hours before your scheduled flight time.

Flying to Puerto Rico: What You Need to Know

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. That means United States citizens do not need a passport to travel there. You will need a valid state-issued photo id. If you have a current passport, it is recommended that you bring it as your photo id.

Arriving at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)

The San Juan Airport is in Carolina, which is about three miles from downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico. The airport has four terminals: A, B, C, and D. If you've reserved a rental car, you'll find the rental car companies on the first level of the multi-story parking structure. Book your car online with Skyscanner's car rental tool.

Taxis are another popular transportation option. You can catch a cab in the arrival area of terminal A or the baggage claim area of any other terminal. Public buses are available from the departure area of terminals A and D. Some hotels offer free shuttle service for their guests. Find out if your hotel offers this service before you leave home.

Time, Weather, and Language in Orlando and San Juan

Orlando is in the Eastern Time Zone, and San Juan is the Atlantic Standard Time Zone. For much of the year, it is the same time in Orlando as it is in San Juan. However, San Juan does not observe daylight savings time. During this time (from the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November), San Juan is one hour ahead of Orlando.

You'll find the weather in Puerto Rico very similar to the weather in Orlando. Orlando has a humid subtropical climate, with an average temperature of 73°F. San Juan's average temperature is 82°F. Puerto Rico's climate is tropical, with a rainy season from April to November.

Though the most common language spoken in the continental United States is English, many people in the U.S., including Florida, also speak Spanish. Both Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, though most people are more fluent in Spanish. If you don't know any Spanish, it may be helpful to learn some common words and phrases before your trip.

You'll find flying from Orlando Sanford to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin is a quick and easy start to a memorable trip.