Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Plata is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Buffalo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BUF to POP flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BUF and POP include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
Currently, $658 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $932. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BUF to POP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUF to POP.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
74% of flights taking off from Buffalo Niagara Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BUF:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Puerto Plata Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and explore beyond Puerto Plata's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Puerto Plata Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Airport to the centre of Puerto Plata has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
December is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Puerto Plata in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Puerto Plata Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BUF to POP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. No trip is complete without dropping by Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
