{ "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" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "For United States nationals, no visa is needed to travel from Houston to San Juan, since Puerto Rico is United States territory and entry is by right rather than by visa. There is no separate permitted length of stay for a short tourist visit, as this is domestic travel within the United States.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_States", "title": "Visa policy of the United States", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://cbp.gov/about/contact/ports/fajardo-puerto-rico-4904", "title": "Fajardo, Puerto Rico - 4904 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection" }, { "url": "https://uscis.gov/archive/effects-of-puerto-rico-birth-certificate-invalidation-on-uscis-benefit-seekers", "title": "Effects of Puerto Rico Birth Certificate Invalidation on USCIS Benefit Seekers | USCIS" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?", "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), the fastest direct route to San Juan’s city center is via the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge, while Old San Juan is reached via the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway (PR-26). Taxis and ride-share services are readily available at the airport, and rental car agencies operate on-site. Public mass transit is limited: the Tren Urbano metro system serves the metropolitan area but does not connect directly to the airport, and there is no rail link from the terminal. The most-used option for travelers is typically a taxi or ride-share for door-to-door convenience, though rental cars are popular for exploring beyond the city.", "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 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 arrivals on this route from Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United Airlines operates the nonstop route from Houston to San Juan with an on-time arrival rate of 81.6%, meaning roughly 82% of flights land within 15 minutes of schedule, and a cancellation rate of just 0.2%. That makes United the most reliable carrier on this route, with a solid arrival record and a very low chance of cancellation.", "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, the fastest and most popular way to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus, which runs nonstop from the George R. Brown Convention Center to Terminal E every 30 minutes, seven days a week, for about $4.50 one way. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, taxis, limousines, and hotel shuttles are also available at the airport curbsides 24/7, offering more convenience but at a higher cost. Driving yourself is possible, with on-airport parking and off-airport shuttle lots, though you'll need to allow extra time due to ongoing lane closures on Will Clayton Parkway.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "San Juan Airport has a hotel directly on-site: the San Juan Airport Hotel, located in Terminal D on the landside with direct terminal access. There are no sleep cabins, pods, or day rooms at the airport. If you're spending the night airside, you'll have to make do with the floor or armrest-free seating, as there is no transit hotel past security.", "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 Houston and San Juan airports?", "answer": "At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, travelers with disabilities can use the Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities, Aira Services for blind and low-vision navigation, a sensory room, accessible parking on all garage levels, and TSA Cares screening assistance — contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before travel, and request free wheelchair service through your airline immediately. IAH also offers accessible restrooms, a mothers room, and American Sign Language interpretation. At Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, the terminal is fully connected with accessible facilities, and wheelchair assistance is arranged through your airline. For a smooth journey, request mobility assistance through your airline at least 48 hours before your flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" }, { "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 Houston to San Juan?", "answer": "United operates the only nonstop service from Houston to San Juan, using Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. No other carriers or aircraft types are listed for this 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 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": "When departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, two lounges are available: the KLM Crown Lounge in Terminal D, open from 06:00 to 21:00, and the Air France Lounge, also in Terminal D, open from 11:00 to 19:00. The Air France Lounge offers air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, disabled access, and is located after security and passport control opposite Gate D18B. Children under two are admitted free, and stays are limited to a maximum of three hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D Houston TX George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=516920c0-0ba4-4888-ba2e-135e5e839cd3" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/iah-airport.html", "title": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "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." } } } }