As one of the Americas’ trendiest cities has reached a new level of stardom, residents might want an exit route.
Given the newfound popularity, a growing number of airline companies are picking this record-breaking location as a go-to area for amazing gets away.
< img width="1200"height="800 "src=" % 23e3e3e3 '/ % 3E % 3C/svg % 3E"alt="Colorful hillside homes along crashing waves in San Juan, Puerto Rico"data-src= "https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Travelers-Can-Fly-Nonstop-To-Puerto-Rico-From-This-U.S.-City-For-The-First-Time-Ever.jpg.webp"/ > No longer will an extra stopover be needed to venture off to among the most paradisiacal vacations in the United States. That’s best, halftime program haters. Let’s not forget the
Puerto Rico loophole– there’s no passport needed! You can leave and go just as you would to Miami, Chicago, or Kalamazoo. And now people of this growing Midwest city get to vacation here simpler than ever previously as Indianapolis invites its very first continuously flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico, thanks to Southwest Airlines.
Prepare, Indy! 4 International Flights Are Coming Your Way
< img width="1200"height="1200"src=" https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Crashing-waves-in-San-Juan-PR.jpg "alt="Crashing waves in San Juan, PR "/ > What worldwide is going on in Indy? First, it tourism records and now Indianapolis International Airport(IND)has actually ended up being the Midwest’s brand-new center for worldwide beach getaways. Though the just recently announced Puerto Rico route won’t launch till 2026, Indy has a couple of others to look forward to.
We don’t require Al Roker here to know how the Midwest ends up being nearly excruciating during winter season, unless you enjoy wearing 4 layers of clothes and shoveling your driveway each morning.
Airlines have actually remembered “Hoosiers” need a much better alternative than chasing after retired people to Florida, and they have actually provided!
Indy is set to welcome 4 brand-new flights to world-renowned beach locals from Mexico to the
operated on Saturdays just)Though not technically a beach location, IND likewise just recently welcomed Aer Lingus to the blend with an exciting new route “across the pond” to Dublin, Ireland.
Jet Off To The Caribbean Without Your Passport
They state rescue pets are the very best kind of therapy. That is, till you pertain to a shredded passport, beside an overflowing toy basket for excellent procedure …
Yep– my canine ate my passport, and I wished at the time my trip the following week was to Puerto Rico and not Puerto Vallarta, but hey, it exercised.
The point is, staying up to date with travel documents can be a real hassle, and “inconvenience” is not exactly the selling point of the Caribbean.
So, what much better location than the passport-free U.S. territory of Puerto Rico?
< img width ="800"height= "800"src ="https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beach-in-San-Juan-PR.jpg.webp"alt=" Beach in San Juan PR "/ > The majority of travelers fly into San Juan, the dynamic, historic capital shining with vibrant exteriors, classic streets, storybook landmarks, and of course, Puerto Rico’s interesting culture and beautiful beaches.
Given that Southwest’s latest path from Indy won’t occur ’til next summer season, you have lots of time to dig into what to see, do, and eat (our preferred part of any trip here at Travel Off Path).
Grab your REAL ID, book a nice stay at one of numerous charming boutique hotels or fancy resorts, and unwind in paradise, enjoying a range of cultural delights and stunning coastlines, such as Isla Verde.
San Juan Is Just A Beginning Point for Puerto Rico’s Wonders
Like my ex stated about me in that I resemble an onion with a lot of layers, the exact same can be stated for Puerto Rico– but in a good way … While there’s definitely absolutely nothing incorrect with basing your trip around San Juan, this remarkable city, blending captivating history, buzzing nightlife, and budget-friendly high-end, is likewise an interruption to other corners of the island that are not as well understood.
Take Rincon, for example. This stunning beach town is a lot more budget friendly and calmer option to the pressure of popular San Juan.
Or take the lesser-known island of Vieques simply offshore, boasting black-sand beaches and seemingly untouched blue-green waters, or the smaller city of Ponce with name-brand resorts like Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort.
Do not let the cruise crowds trick you into believing San Juan is all Puerto Rico has going all out!
Sam Sears Sam, our Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has actually visited 36 countries and edited 1000 posts with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.
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