Puerto Rico: is it good
for a family trip?
Yes, and it is the easiest "abroad" trip on this whole site because it is not abroad at all. JetBlue flies Boston to San Juan nonstop 3 to 4 times daily, plus a daily Delta flight, about 4 hours, domestic, no passport required.
A domestic 4-hour flight, no passport.
Because Puerto Rico is a US territory, this is a domestic flight: no passport, no customs line on the way home. JetBlue's 3 to 4 daily nonstops plus a daily Delta flight make it one of the easiest routes on this site to book on short notice.
San Juan, then a week on Vieques.
Our full guide covers 2 days in San Juan, then a full week on Vieques with a rental jeep, beaches ranked specifically for kids, and an honest explanation of why we skip the ferry.
What families ask us.
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Puerto Rico?
Yes. JetBlue flies Boston to San Juan nonstop 3 to 4 times daily, plus a daily Delta flight, about 4 hours, domestic, no passport required.
Is Puerto Rico good for a family trip with kids?
Yes. Our full guide covers 2 days in San Juan, then a week on Vieques with a jeep, including beaches ranked for kids and why we skip the ferry.
Do you need a passport for Puerto Rico?
No. Puerto Rico is a US territory, so this is a domestic flight with no passport and no customs line on the way home.
Is Puerto Rico safe for families?
See our dedicated safety piece, Is Puerto Rico Safe for Families, for the honest, specific answer rather than a generic reassurance.