How to get from New Orleans to San Juan: connecting flights, about 7h 25m total

Flights from New Orleans to San Juan

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Best fares from New Orleans to San Juan

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $258 24 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $258

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tampa: 7h 25m
two tickets, via Miami: $165
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,701 mi (2,737 km)

fastest

Via Tampa

7h 25m

with the connection

New Orleans to Tampa flight 1h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Tampa to San Juan flight 2h 55m

two ticketsfrom $196

Via Miami

7h 33m

with the connection

New Orleans to Miami flight 1h 57m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to San Juan: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.

Miami to San Juan flight 2h 36m

two ticketsfrom $165

Via Atlanta

7h 59m

with the connection

New Orleans to Atlanta flight 1h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to San Juan flight 3h 30m

two ticketsfrom $173

Via Raleigh

8h 30m

with the connection

New Orleans to Raleigh flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to San Juan flight 3h 25m

Via Austin

9h 5m

with the connection

New Orleans to Austin flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Austin to San Juan flight 4h 30m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From New Orleans to cities closest to San Juan

New Orleans to Miami Miami: 1,032 mi (1,661 km) from San Juan, flight 1h 57m from $73 New Orleans to Orlando Orlando: 1,190 mi (1,915 km) from San Juan, flight 1h 45m from $78 New Orleans to Tampa Tampa: 1,226 mi (1,973 km) from San Juan, flight 1h 30m from $90 New Orleans to Cancun Cancun: 1,360 mi (2,189 km) from San Juan, flight 2h from $294 New Orleans to Raleigh Raleigh: 1,420 mi (2,285 km) from San Juan, flight 2h 5m New Orleans to Richmond Richmond: 1,485 mi (2,390 km) from San Juan, flight 4h 3m

To San Juan from cities closest to New Orleans

Atlanta to San Juan Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 30m from $96 Dallas to San Juan Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 41m from $224 Austin to San Juan Austin: 459 mi (739 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 30m Nashville to San Juan Nashville: 470 mi (756 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h from $103 Tampa to San Juan Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 55m from $96 Miami to San Juan Miami: 669 mi (1,077 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 36m from $65

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Juan?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tampa.

What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to San Juan?

Via Tampa: 1h 30m to the connection, 2h 55m after it, about 7h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from New Orleans to San Juan with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $165. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between New Orleans and San Juan?

Tampa (7h 25m total), Miami (7h 33m total), Atlanta (7h 59m total), Raleigh (8h 30m total) and Austin (9h 5m total).

How far is San Juan from New Orleans?

1,701 mi (2,737 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.