Summary: Major carriers are adding multiple nonstop routes to San Juan in 2026. JetBlue will launch five year‑round U.S. routes in March; Southwest adds a seasonal Indianapolis link; new direct services from Bogotá, Lima and Buenos Aires are planned; Spirit increases South Florida flights for spring break; Frontier promotes its 2026–2027 "GoWild!" pass.

New routes to Puerto Rico are coming in 2026 as several major carriers expand service to San Juan (SJU). These additions, spanning domestic U.S. cities and key South American gateways, are intended to improve access for leisure and business travelers and support the island’s tourism recovery.

JetBlue’s expansion of San Juan services

JetBlue will significantly increase its San Juan network starting in March 2026, introducing five nonstop, year‑round routes from U.S. cities to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The carrier is reinforcing its Caribbean footprint and offering more frequent connections for travelers across its U.S. network.

  • Jacksonville (JAX) to San Juan (SJU): Begins March 13, 2026, four times weekly.
  • Philadelphia (PHL) to San Juan (SJU): Begins March 26, 2026, daily nonstop service.
  • Richmond (RIC) to San Juan (SJU): Begins March 26, 2026, three times weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays).
  • Buffalo (BUF) to San Juan (SJU): Begins March 27, 2026, four times weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat).
  • Norfolk (ORF) to San Juan (SJU): Begins March 27, 2026, four times weekly.

Southwest adds seasonal Midwest link

Southwest Airlines will expand its summer schedule with a seasonal nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to San Juan. The service will operate on Saturdays from June 6 through August 1, 2026, targeting peak summer leisure demand from the U.S. Midwest.

International connectivity: South America links

Puerto Rico’s Destination Marketing Organization is working to broaden the island’s international air links. Starting in early 2026, new direct flights are planned from major South American cities, improving access for visitors from the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Bogotá (Colombia) to San Juan (SJU): direct service planned.
  • Lima (Peru) to San Juan (SJU): new nonstop connection announced.
  • Buenos Aires (Argentina) to San Juan (SJU): flights to strengthen ties with South America.
Passengers disembarking at San Juan airport terminal with tropical landscape outside
Expanded nonstop services to San Juan will increase direct access from U.S. cities and South America

Spirit increases South Florida capacity for spring break

Spirit Airlines is boosting flights from South Florida—Fort Lauderdale and Miami—to San Juan in early 2026 to meet elevated spring break demand. The added capacity aims to serve price‑sensitive leisure travelers and college groups seeking Caribbean getaways.

Frontier’s GoWild! pass offers flexible travel

Frontier Airlines is promoting early access to its 2026–2027 "GoWild!" pass, which grants unlimited travel including visits to Puerto Rico. While Frontier did not add new San Juan routes, the pass provides frequent travelers with flexible options to reach the island throughout the year.

What this means for travelers and the market

The influx of new nonstop routes and seasonal services should make Puerto Rico easier and often cheaper to reach in 2026. More direct connections can reduce travel times, expand itinerary choices and support higher visitor numbers, which in turn may lead to improvements in tourism infrastructure and services on the island.

So what? For travelers, added nonstop flights mean simpler planning, better scheduling and potentially lower fares due to increased competition. For the tourism industry, the expanded air network reinforces Puerto Rico’s role as a regional hub and can boost arrivals from both North and South America.