San Juan to Port of Spain flights
Port of Spain lies 998 km (620 mi) south-east of San Juan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| San Juan | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Puerto Rico | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Population | 418,140 | 49,031 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) | UTC-4 (America/Port_of_Spain) |
| Nearest large airport | SJU, 11 km out | POS, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Port of Spain
Crossing from Puerto Rico into Trinidad and Tobago: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (TTD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-868; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648916 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648918.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Juan
San Juan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG, 1 km), José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR, 55 km), Mercedita International Airport (PSE, 70 km), Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS, 74 km), Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX, 86 km).
Arriving in Port of Spain
Port of Spain is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piarco International Airport (POS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piarco International Airport | POS | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,500 ft | 58 ft |
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TAB | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,002 ft | 38 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port of Spain from San Juan?
998 km (620 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Juan.
How long does it take to get from San Juan to Port of Spain by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Juan and Port of Spain?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Juan to Port of Spain flights?
Typically Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Piarco International Airport (POS); Port of Spain also has TAB.
What currency do I need in Port of Spain?
The Dollar (TTD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.