Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
A direct flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport takes 2 hours 13 minutes, on average. Puerto Plata's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to Miami.
Flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport start at 10:04 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is the 17:15 service with American Airlines. Overall, there are 18 weekly services from MIA to POP.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Puerto Plata (and then discovering more of Dominican Republic!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MIA and POP are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Dominican Republic. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before organising your cheap ticket from MIA to POP, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to La Union Airport (POP)
$352 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. A return flight starts from $635. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MIA to POP.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Got an early flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MIA:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Book a hotel close to POP if you're on a late flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport to the centre of Puerto Plata is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Puerto Plata in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MIA to POP in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Puerto Plata
As soon as you've booked your flights from MIA to POP, you'll want to find a place to stay in Puerto Plata. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Mount Isabel de Torres are must-visits when exploring Puerto Plata.
Complete your Puerto Plata trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to La Union Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Puerto Plata.