Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Miami and Puerto Plata share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Miami International Airport to La Union Airport flights. The 10:04 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:14.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your MIA to POP flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Puerto Plata (and then discovering more of Dominican Republic!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 80.77% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MIA to POP flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MIA and POP:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to La Union Airport (POP)
ر.ق. 557 is the best price for a one-way Miami International Airport to La Union Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,515. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MIA to POP.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MIA to POP.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to Miami International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.14% of flights complete their journey on time.
Miami International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MIA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Miami International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a La Union Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and discover more of Puerto Plata and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from La Union Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport to central Puerto Plata has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
The quietest month for a flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Puerto Plata based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Miami International Airport to La Union Airport for August if you'd like to visit Puerto Plata during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MIA to POP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. No trip is complete without visiting Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
