{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-SJU", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SJU", "type": "airport", "city": "San Juan", "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico", "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "The flight from Houston to San Juan is about 2,010 miles and typically takes 4 hours and 36 minutes nonstop. The return flight averages 4 hours and 54 minutes, slightly longer due to prevailing winds. United operates daily service on this route.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United Airlines flies non‑stop from Houston Intercontinental to San Juan daily, with three departures a day — morning, afternoon, and late evening — and a typical flight time around 4 hours 36 minutes. It's the only carrier on the route, offering 21 weekly non‑stop flights.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?", "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), taxis, ride shares like Uber, and car rentals are the most common ways to reach San Juan's city center, which is about 4 to 7 miles away. A fixed-rate taxi to Old San Juan or Condado is often the fastest and most-used option, taking around 15 minutes and costing roughly $15–$25. Public buses (AMA) run from the airport to the Tren Urbano rail station, but service is limited, requires exact change, and is generally slower and less reliable for visitors. Ride-share pickups are available and offer a convenient mid-range alternative, while rental cars provide flexibility for exploring beyond the city. Overall, taxis are the most straightforward and popular choice for a direct trip to the center.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Marin_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto%20Rico%20Metropolitan%20Bus%20Authority", "title": "Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority", "time_published": "2026-01-08T02:20:19Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to San Juan bottom out around $346 in early February. The cheapest months overall are February at $359, September at $361, and October at $364, while the most expensive stretch is late December at an average of $484.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to San Juan, the best fares are typically found when booking about 2-5 weeks before departure, with the lowest single price around 15 days out at roughly $298. Booking too far ahead, like 4-6 months early, tends to be expensive, with prices climbing above $450. For summer and holiday periods, you should book earlier within that window, as prices tend to rise closer to those high-demand dates.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "Yes, United Airlines operates a daily nonstop red-eye from Houston (IAH) to San Juan (SJU), departing at 11:57 PM. The flight arrives the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United Airlines operates nonstop flights from Houston to San Juan, with 21 weekly departures scheduled daily. The median fare for United's nonstop service is around $641. Other carriers may also serve this route, typically via a connection.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and San Juan?", "answer": "Common layover cities for this route include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer the most direct routing and short connecting times, while Atlanta and Charlotte provide extensive networks and frequent flights, minimizing overall travel time. All are domestic connections, so no visa or transit requirements apply beyond standard U.S. travel." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United operates the Houston–San Juan route with an 81% on-time departure rate and a 0% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?", "answer": "December to April offer dry, sunny weather and pleasant temperatures, avoiding the summer heat and hurricane season crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "As a U.S. citizen traveling to Puerto Rico, you do not need a passport, but you must bring a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification. No visa or travel authorization is required, and a payment method for checked bags is recommended. Return travel proof and vaccination certificates are generally not required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?", "answer": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is the only airport serving San Juan. It is located about 5 miles from downtown and is the main gateway for all commercial flights to Puerto Rico." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, you can reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) via the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express bus, which is the only direct public transit option and takes about 50–70 minutes. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door‑to‑door convenience and are the most popular choices, with a typical drive of 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. Shared shuttle vans provide a middle ground in cost, while driving yourself and parking at the airport is also possible, with advance online reservations often saving significantly. The ride‑share/taxi option is usually the fastest and most used, while the bus is the cheapest.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston", "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367", "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) does not have an on-site hotel or sleeping pods, but there is a hotel at the airport according to some sources, while others note that the nearest hotels are a short shuttle ride away in the Isla Verde district, such as the Residence Inn by Marriott. Sleeping in the terminal is only possible landside, and travelers should expect bright lights, noise, and cold temperatures, so bringing a sleep mat and earplugs is recommended.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-juan-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Juan Airport Guide (SJU) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:36Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/puerto-rico/utuado/activities/departure_from_old_san_juan_to_san_juan_sju_airport_by_minibus-XPVY9Q?property=PSEAL", "title": "Departure from Old San Juan to San Juan SJU Airport by Minibus", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/puerto-rico/san-juan/activities/san_juan_luxury_private_round_trip_transfer_sju_airport_cruise_pier_hotel-X48MR8?property=SJUXR", "title": "San Juan Luxury Private Round-Trip Transfer: SJU Airport - Cruise Pier - Hotel", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis%20Mu%C3%B1oz%20Mar%C3%ADn%20International%20Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:46:13Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/en-us/hotels/sjurv-residence-inn-san-juan-isla-verde/overview/", "title": "Hotels San Juan Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico | Residence Inn", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United Airlines flies the Boeing 737 MAX 9 nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Juan. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 737-800 (via Miami or Orlando), the Airbus A320 family (via Fort Lauderdale or Dallas), and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Orlando, Baltimore, or Tampa). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but Boeing 737 variants and Airbus A320-family jets dominate the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United Airlines is the only carrier with nonstop service from Houston (IAH) to San Juan (SJU), operating 21 weekly flights. United is a member of Star Alliance, so that is the sole alliance serving this route nonstop. Other alliances (oneworld and SkyTeam) may offer connecting itineraries, but no non-alliance carrier like JetBlue or Emirates flies this route nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "At Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), the most notable lounges are in Terminal D: the American Express Centurion Lounge, the Air France Lounge, and the KLM Crown Lounge. The Centurion Lounge is available to Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members, as well as Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Cardholders, and features chef-designed cuisine and a full bar. The Air France Lounge, accessible with Priority Pass, a same-day international business-class ticket, or Flying Blue elite status, offers complimentary drinks and snacks near gate D18B. The KLM Crown Lounge, also in Terminal D, provides a quiet space with a restaurant voucher, sleep pods, and a spa, open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex XB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/houston-tx-george-bush-intercontinental/iahm-united-club", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "Baggage allowance varies by airline and fare. Basic economy is restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy often includes one checked bag. A carry-on is typically included in all fares except basic economy on some carriers." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to San Juan typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing extra-legroom Economy seats; flat-bed Business class is uncommon on this route, and Premium Economy is generally not available." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }