{ "response": { "Key": "DTW-SJU", "orig": { "code": "DTW", "type": "airport", "city": "Detroit", "fullCity": "Detroit, Michigan", "airport": "Detroit Metro 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 Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "The flight from Detroit to San Juan is about 1,930 miles and typically takes 4 hours 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg is longer at 4 hours 48 minutes, a difference driven by prevailing winds.", "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 Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Delta flies nonstop from Detroit to San Juan twice daily, every day of the week, with departures around 8:25 AM and 8:56 AM. The flight takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes, and the return from San Juan is roughly 4 hours and 48 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "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": "Ground transportation options from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to San Juan include taxis, ride share services, public buses (Metropolitan Bus Authority), the Tren Urbano metro system, and rental cars. The airport is connected to the city via the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge and the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway (PR-26). Taxis and ride share are generally the fastest and most convenient for direct city-center access, while rental cars are popular for exploring beyond San Juan. The Tren Urbano offers an affordable rail option but does not directly serve the airport, requiring a bus or taxi connection. Taxis are the most commonly used mode for airport-to-city transfers due to their availability and fixed-rate zones.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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": "2026-09-14T07:54:59Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "Rail transport in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2026-07-26T15:19:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "Transportation in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-24T20:08:05Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Average fares on the Detroit to San Juan route bottom out around $305 in late September, with September, August, and July being the cheapest months overall at $307, $308, and $319 respectively. The most expensive time to fly is late December, when average fares climb to about $423, making the holiday period the priciest stretch of the year.", "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 Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "For Detroit to San Juan, the best fares are found by booking about 4 to 7 weeks ahead of departure, with the absolute lowest price around 35 days out at roughly $235. Booking further in advance, especially 15 weeks or more out, tends to cost notably more, and prices also climb sharply inside three weeks, so for summer or holiday travel you'll want to stay on the early side of that 4–7 week window.", "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 Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Detroit to San Juan, but connecting overnight itineraries are available with Frontier via Orlando (MCO) or Tampa (TPA). The long red‑eye leg from Orlando departs at 23:17 and arrives in San Juan at 02:15 in the early hours, while the Tampa leg departs at 21:50 and arrives at 00:56 the same night.", "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 Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Delta operates nonstop flights from Detroit to San Juan with 14 weekly departures, flying daily in the morning around 8:25–8:56 AM. The median fare on Delta is approximately $655. No other carriers offer nonstop service on this route, though connecting itineraries may be available through other airlines.", "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 Detroit and San Juan?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Detroit and San Juan include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Miami. These hubs keep total travel time competitive and offer broad connections, efficient transfers, and no need for international transit visas since the route is entirely within the United States." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Delta is the only carrier on this route from Detroit to San Juan, and it arrives on time 83.8% of the time, with a cancellation rate of 0.0%. That makes Delta the most reliable option here.", "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 offers warm, dry weather and smaller crowds, avoiding the rainy season and peak hurricane risk." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "As Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, no passport is required for U.S. citizens; bring a Real ID or valid government-issued photo ID. Have a payment method for any baggage fees and check if any health documents are needed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?", "answer": "San Juan has one main commercial airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which is 3 miles southeast of Old San Juan and serves all airlines and flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Detroit, the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus runs daily from 3:30 AM to 11 PM and is the most direct public transit option, costing $6 if purchased in advance (or $8 on board). SMART fixed-route and FAST limited-stop buses also serve both terminals, while the Michigan Flyer and AirRide connect from Ann Arbor and East Lansing. Ride-share services and taxis are available at the Ground Transportation Centers, and driving is straightforward with short-term and long-term parking at both terminals. The DAX bus is the most popular budget-friendly choice, while driving or a taxi is fastest but pricier.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://metroairport.com/dtw/other-ground-transportation/public-transportation", "title": "Public Transportation | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/de/parken/other-ground-transportation/oeffentliche-verkehrsmittel", "title": "Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.metroairport.com/ko", "title": "Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://www.metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/fr/stationnement-et-transport/other-ground-transportation/transport-en-commun", "title": "Transport en commun | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/to-from-dtw/rental-cars", "title": "Rental Cars | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "San Juan Airport has a hotel directly at the airport: the San Juan Airport Hotel, located landside in Terminal D with direct terminal access. There are no sleep cabins, pods, or day rooms, and no transit hotel on the airside, so you must pass through immigration and security to reach it. Nearby hotels are within a 10-minute drive but do not offer airport shuttles.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "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://hilton.com/en/locations/puerto-rico/san-juan/sju-luis-munoz-marin-international-airport", "title": "Hotels near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/WW/favicon_WW.svg" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/san-juan-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport Reviews (SJU) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://hilton.com/th/locations/puerto-rico/san-juan/sju-luis-munoz-marin-international-airport/casino/embassy-suites", "title": "โรงแรม Embassy Suites Casino ใกล้สนามบินนานาชาติ Luis Munoz Marin ซานฮวน เปอร์โตริโก - ค้นหาโรงแรม - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/ES/favicon_ES.svg" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Detroit and San Juan airports?", "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport offers wheelchair assistance through your airline, with accessible parking, family restrooms in both terminals, Braille signage, visual paging, and hearing loops at select gates; TSA Cares can be reached at +1 (855) 787-2227 for additional support. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is fully accessible and operated under a public-private partnership, with modern terminals and assistance typically coordinated through your carrier. Travelers should request mobility assistance from their airline at least 48 hours before departure to ensure it is ready at both ends of the Detroit–San Juan route.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://metroairport.com/de/dtw/finden-sie-sich-zurecht/barrierefreiheit-betreuungsservice", "title": "Barrierefreiheit & Betreuungsservice | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/fr/dtw/sy-retrouver/services-adaptes", "title": "Services adaptés | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/es/dtw/conociendo-alrededor/accesibilidad-y-asistencia-adicional", "title": "Accesibilidad y asistencia adicional | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/business/doing-business-wcaa/business-opportunities/solicitations", "title": "Solicitations | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/flights", "title": "Flights | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "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": "2026-09-14T07:54:59Z" }, { "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/San_Juan_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": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "Transportation in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-24T20:08:05Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Delta operates the only nonstop service between Detroit and San Juan, using Boeing 737-900 aircraft on the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Delta (SkyTeam) is the only airline operating nonstop from Detroit to San Juan, with two daily flights. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but Delta is the sole carrier with direct service.", "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 Detroit?", "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offers several lounge options when departing, including the Lufthansa Business Lounge in the Warren C. Evans Terminal, which welcomes Priority Pass cardholders and features air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic drinks, disabled access, and flight information, with a three-hour maximum stay. Delta Sky Clubs are available at multiple locations in the McNamara Terminal, specifically at Gates A43, A68, A18, and A38, as well as a club in Concourse C. The Lufthansa Business Lounge is open Monday through Saturday from 06:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 20:00, and all cardholders and guests must show a same-day outbound boarding pass for access.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DTW", "title": "American Express Lounges at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county/dtw5-lufthansa-business-lounge", "title": "Lufthansa Business Lounge DTW AIRPORT Warren C. Evans Terminal Detroit MI Metropolitan Wayne County | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county", "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport DTW Lounges - DTW Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county", "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport DTW Lounges - DTW Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/at-dtw/services-amenities", "title": "Services & Amenities | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and elite status may allow additional bags." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Detroit to San Juan?", "answer": "Flights from Detroit to San Juan typically offer Economy and First class with recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium cabin tickets offering the most options." } } } }