The average price of a 7-day trip to San Juan Islands is $1,956 for a solo traveler, $3,513 for a couple, and $6,586 for a family of 4. San Juan Islands hotels range from $84 to $382 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are between $602 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $73 to $140 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit San Juan Islands, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a San Juan Islands hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Juan Islands is usually mid to late September.
Average San Juan Islands Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $1,437-$2,863($205-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $189 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $2,742-$4,900($392-$700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $189 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $4,404-$9,184($629-$1,312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $378 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $170 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Juan Islands
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Juan Islands? The cheapest trip to San Juan Islands is about $150 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $69.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $1,048-$2,030($150-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $1,682-$3,220($240-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $3,364-$6,104($481-$872 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to San Juan Islands cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Juan Islands Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Juan Islands.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $2,983-$9,157($426-$1,308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $131 to $280 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $902 to $1,917 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $382 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $4,802-$13,034($686-$1,862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $262 to $560 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,804 to $3,834 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $382 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Juan Islands for a week is $9,604-$23,428($1,372-$3,347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $524 to $1,120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,608 to $7,668 for first class
Lodging: $388 to $764 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Juan Islands Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Juan Islands is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Juan Islands due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Juan Islands Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on San Juan Islands hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in San Juan Islands.
Flight Costs to San Juan Islands
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $626. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Juan Islands our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Juan Islands from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $218.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Juan Islands, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $301, so you can easily save about 50% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around San Juan Islands can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $951 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.