Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
Looking to escape the cold this winter? San Juan might just be the destination for you. Flights are ringing in at as low as $149 round-trip from US cities including Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Washington DC (IAD, BWI), Raleigh (RDU) and Denver (DEN).
Not only is San Juan great for a warm winter escape, travel there also contributes to Puerto Rico’s tourism, which saw a decline following the destructive hurricanes last year. Deal availability lasts all the way through May of 2019, depending on the origin city.
This deal isn’t complicated to book. Simply go to Google Flights and enter your origin city of choice and San Juan (SJU) as the destination. Scroll through dates to determine the best prices during the best times for you. Once you’ve settled on flights that spark your fancy, you can book directly through the airline’s website or through an OTA, like Orbitz or Expedia.
Airlines: American, Spirit, Frontier, Delta
Routes: MIA/MCO/ATL/JFK/BOS/IAD/BWI/RDU/DEN to SJU
Cost: $149+ round-trip
Travel Dates: October 2018 – May 2019 (depending on the origin city)
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi ThankYou Premier Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Booking Link: Priceline, Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) for $149 on Frontier:
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) for $177 on American:
Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU) for $199 on Spirit:
Boston (BOS) to San Juan (SJU) for $215 on American:
New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) for $244 on Delta:
H/T: The Flight Deal
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