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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Aguadilla
Aguadilla2 stops$404
Ponce
Ponce1 stop$493
Culebra
Culebra2 stops$634
Aguadilla
Aguadilla2 stops$404
Ponce
Ponce1 stop$493
Culebra
Culebra2 stops$634
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Puerto Rico flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico are running about 5% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $492 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico on KAYAK in the last week:

• San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) from $290
• Aguadilla Borinquen (BQN) from $404
• Ponce Mercedita (PSE) from $493
• Vieques (VQS) from $1,530

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

September is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $411. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $582.

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

Book your flights 10 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 31% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Puerto Rico is the cheapest to fly to from Los Angeles?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Puerto Rico are:

• San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) (avg. price $491)
• Ponce Mercedita (PSE) (avg. price $582)
• Aguadilla Borinquen (BQN) (avg. price $594)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 17% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Puerto Rico during the night with average prices of $483. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $548.

Key details for Los Angeles to Puerto Rico flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$163
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport

Your Los Angeles to Puerto Rico flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

    Yes. Fares from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $393 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico have ranged from $393 to $629.

  • What are the main airports serving Puerto Rico?

    Puerto Rico has 8 airports. The three busiest are San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) (95% of arrivals), Aguadilla Borinquen (BQN) (4%) and Ponce Mercedita (PSE) (1%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • JetBlue
    • United Airlines

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

    On flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Puerto Rico?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Puerto Rico include:

    • Viejo San Juan
    • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    • Condado Beach
    • Ocean Park

  • Which airport in Puerto Rico should I fly to from Los Angeles?

    San Juan Airport is the main airport in Puerto Rico and the best choice for flights from LAX. It is the largest and most accessible airport in Puerto Rico and is only minutes from San Juan, the biggest attraction in Puerto Rico. Moreover, it is the hub for eastern Caribbean flights, and you can get cheap flights from SJU to other cities in Puerto Rico, such as Ponce in the south, Aguadilla in the west, and Vieques in the east.

  • Which budget airlines fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico?

    Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airlines are the three budget airlines flying from LAX to Puerto Rico. These three airlines offer flights from LAX to the two main airports in Puerto Rico, SJU and BQN. JetBlue Airways is the budget airline offering the most flights from LAX to Puerto Rico, with several daily departures, but Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flights.

  • What are some things to do during a layover at San Juan Airport?

    A layover at SJU doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. The airport has many restaurants, both landside and airside (except terminal E), and you can start sampling the local cuisine at the airport. The lounges at SJU are also accessible by paying at the door, and you can enjoy premium services, meals, and drinks at these spots. In case of more extended layovers, store your luggage at the airport and visit some of the nearby attractions at Isla Verde, Condado, or Old San Juan.

  • What are the passport or visa requirements for flying to Puerto Rico from Los Angeles?

    Since you’re not crossing international borders, US citizens will only need a valid government-issued photo ID when visiting Puerto Rico. Some acceptable forms of ID include passports, driver’s licenses, permanent resident cards, border crossing cards, or any photo ID issued by your state DMV.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Puerto Rico flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 10 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 31% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for September when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 17% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Los Angeles. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San Juan, which is the most popular destination in Puerto Rico. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Carolina, Fajardo and Rio Grande.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has nine terminals, 1 to 8, and an international terminal. Domestic flights from LAX to Puerto Rico are available at terminals 1 to 8, depending on your airline. These terminals are connected by shuttle buses landside, and terminals 4 to 8 are connected by walkways airside.
  • If you’ll be visiting the east offshore islands of Culebra or Vieques, the best way to get there is to book a flight to San Juan Airport (SJU) and take a connecting flight to the airports on these islands.
  • Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico include at least a single layover en route. Most flights are long-haul and ultra-long-haul, and the most common layover cities are Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Houston.
  • Travelers who wish to relax or sleep before their long flight to Puerto Rico can visit the lounges, rest zones, or spa at LAX. There are spas in Terminals 1 and 5, and regardless of your seat class, you can access the premium lounges at LAX by paying at the door.
  • If you’re looking for cheap flights to Aguadilla, consider booking a flight to SJU and connecting to Aguadilla Airport (BQN). Since SJU is the hub for flights to the Caribbean, you’ll find very competitive rates and even cheaper flights to BQN.
  • If you don’t like flight food, you’re welcome to grab a bite at the many restaurants inside LAX before your long-haul flight to Puerto Rico. There are various restaurants and concessions at Terminals 1 to 8 where you can get anything from coffee to a full meal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4219 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

2.0 MediocreJames, Apr 2026
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

The flight took off late, which really stressed me out for 5 hours worrying about my connection. We started boarding late... not sure why. There was a long line for preboard of folks that needed assistance or were in wheelchairs and not enough attendants to help. There was one lady who seemed to hold up regular boarding bc she needed to consolidate her 3 bags into 2. I'm wondering why we all had to wait for her and not board around her. Crew on board was great! So funny, so helpful and very nice. They reassured me my connecting flight would wait... and it dead. Seems it was waiting on several connecting flights, so it took off late too. Overall a very long trip but I'm glad I didn't have to spend the night in the Baltimore airport. And why are SW terminals so far from each other. I had to haul from the end of one terminal to the end of different terminal to catch my flight.

Best domestic airline in the USA. Excellent fares and two bags included with every fare (only carrier to do so).

The crew was fabulous, outstanding, friendly, attentive and just great, really made my flight one of the best I've ever had, thank you southwest crew flight #474, from Los Angeles to San Francisco on April 2,2024

Flight delay in lax which delayed our connecting flight to Copenhagen. Was placed on standby the following day and got delayed again at Scandinavian air. Bad bad counter service at ar Canada in Toronto by the name of Camilla who said that she was doing us a courtesy for even finding a earlier flight for us after we the customer are the ones being inconvenient by the cancellation of our flight. Btw, we are going on a tour. Air Canada is the worse

Seats are uncomfortable and left me in pain in my tailbone area. I got about one hour of sleep.

Delay of two hours due to some mechanical issue. Staff was wonderful and the pilot did let us know what was going on.

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

awesome team work seen since on board till off plane in my destination. thanks you so much.

Return Premium Economy section to the smaller section with comfortable seats. Add internet, upgrade the meals, and upgrade/update the Movies and Music onboard.

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

The boarding agent and checked bag agent were both rude. It only takes a second to be kind. However, the flight crew was amazing. I got a turkey sandwich and it wasn't bad---not great but not bad. The internet was my biggest problem. This was a work trip and I REALLY needed the internet to meet a deadline but it didn't work for 80% of the trip. Very disappointing.

My screen didn’t work, my seat didn’t recline, the flight attendant was rude and completely dismissive, the airplane was freezing, the seats are way old, slanted and uncomfortable. I payed for a full ticket and got a horrific experience, with a flight attendant who dismissed me even though I was calm respectful and polite.

The flight was on time the crew was courteous that makes for a good flight.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

Boarding was quick and efficient. The flight crew were friendly. There were limited food options available on the flight. The pocket guide said there would be salad and sandwich sections available on flights over 3.5 hours. The only food available were snack boxes. And those were limited as well. My flight was over 5 hours. The entertainment system worked well. I had both extra legroom seats and regular coach seats. The seats were not very comfortable. The entertainment controls in the armrest made it difficult to rest my arm without changing the channel on my neighbors TV. Overall, my experience was mediocre.

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They put me on a chair in between two men, one overweight who was almost falling on top of me, and the other was even uncomfortable because I was half falling because of what the other was pushing me. I stayed with. my feet were swollen from fluid retention and from being unable to accommodate myself. it was very uncomfortable. I asked for help but they told me that the flight was full and they couldn't help me. I got off the plane almost unable to walk due to the inflammation. and then at FLL airport I asked for help because I couldn't go to my next flight, which was a connection.

This flight left LAX on time and arrived early in HNL. The flight crew was excellent, no issues with service or attentiveness. My issue is with the A321neo ... First class should be renamed business class as the seats are not that comfortable. And, having to use my phone as the entertainment device is just not acceptable ... I'm not going to carry a tablet so I can watch a movie. The music choices are limited, at least IMO.

Totally uninformed of the situation. Not yet sure about compensation. Highly disappointed.

It was decent, there was no WiFi on the flight but the FA’s gave everyone a warning once we boarded the plane. Unfortunately it didn't give me enough time to download my entertainment content.

American Airlines was horrible! The layover flight to DFW was delayed with no clear communication and for us having to stay the whole day which led to staying a night in Dallas was comped with 2 $12 dollar vouchers and a crappy hotel. We missed a whole day in Tokyo for our honeymoon and stressed the whole 24 hours. We were supposed to leave at the same time the following day, but that was delayed hours again. And instead of letting the delayed flight go first, they let the flight that was scheduled ahead of us. American should refund us the day wasted in Dallas that should have been in Tokyo! We had lost out on paid events that we can’t get refunded. When we finally did leave, it was a good flight. You would think that was the only issue with American but we from the LAX layover, we were delayed 6 hours and were given a $12 dollar voucher that covered a drink only. The only communication we were given then was that because they were delayed in a prior flight we were delayed again. I don’t understand why it was only with American that we had such a bad time with! They have definitely left a sour taste in our mouths for our honeymoon! And then they did send an email saying we could have 2K miles…. For what? To be delayed into another day and miss our flight again?

I was able to enlist on standby for an earlier flight, and eventually made it (last row). However, the experience was poor and felt unfair. On the standby list, I was ranked #2 (#1 had been cleared a seat). The person ranked as #3, who was also in the queue alongside me was given a seat much earlier - with group 4 boarding (a seat within the first 2 rows after business class). When inquired about why I was skipped-over on the priority list, the gate agent first paused (likely cuz she couldn't explain) - and then gave me the standard expectation that if a space opens up, she'll give me the seat. Despite my priority ranking being higher, I was unduly held-back, and could have missed the plane - unfairly giving advantage to someone else. Luckily one seat opened up; but given the unfair assignment of standby seat by gate-agent, this was a subpar boarding experience.

The airline was small and the seats were not comfortable to sit in for that length of time.

Flight delayed 6 hours. Would mean I would miss My connections to Glasgow and my reason for going back. AA staff were completely useless in figuring out how to re ok me. My wife 200 miles away was on kayak offering suggestions. Also NO alerts from AA by phone or text about this delay. Just a $12 voucher for compensation. I ended up on BA

British Airways canceled our original flight and rebooked us on Air Canada one day later. As a result, we lost one day of our Geneva trip and incurred financial losses for a prepaid hotel night and a day trip that we were unable to use.

On time and stellar premium class service. Not liking non LCD display in seat backs - miss the convenience of not using your own device.

It was my first time flying with Alaska Airlines and it was a pleasure!

Airport staff was terrible, they made up excusses on how I can get to my terminal, I missed my flight then had to pay for A whole other flight! Worst experience ever, even A employee also loughed and said yea sorry for our poor training.

It was awful ....my first time flying on it and I will NEVER fly it again ....everything about it was terrible .....most especially the flight attendants

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

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