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Frontier Airlines to Launch Daily San Juan–Houston Flight in December 2026

Published Jul 14, 2026, 1:38 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • Daily San Juan-Houston flight starting December 17, 2026
  • Introductory fare of $99 per trip, available until July 20
  • Frontier to equip fleet with high-speed internet using Starlink technology

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Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday it will begin operating a daily flight between Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, starting December 17, 2026, as part of an expansion of its U.S. and Caribbean route network. The new route will offer daily service with introductory fares starting at $99 per one-way trip, available for purchase until July 20 and for select travel dates through January 4, 2027, subject to restrictions and peak-demand blackout dates.

Josh Flyr, Frontier’s vice president of network design and operations, said the airline is committed to affordable travel options and highlighted new connections to Houston, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and San Juan. The San Juan-Houston route is one of four new daily routes announced by the airline.

In context (787daily, from public data)

  • San Juan

    336,160Census estimate, 2020–20241521Founded47.9 sq mi (124 km²)Area
SourceEl Nuevo Día

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