Flying from Los Angeles to La Union Airport (POP): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to La Union Airport (POP).
Puerto Plata is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. La Union Airport is located in Puerto Plata, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to POP, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to POP with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and POP include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to La Union Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to POP flight:
About La Union Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to La Union Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a La Union Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and explore beyond Puerto Plata's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to La Union Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to La Union Airport (POP)
Currently, Rs68,230 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to La Union Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs146,122. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to POP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Los Angeles to La Union Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Los Angeles to POP.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Los Angeles to La Union Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to La Union Airport (POP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to La Union Airport (POP). March is the peak month for travel to Puerto Plata. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
Lock in a Los Angeles to POP flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Puerto Plata to range from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to La Union Airport in February when temperatures are between 19ºC and 27ºC.
More about Puerto Plata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Puerto Plata right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to La Union Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Long Beach, Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car are essential stops on your Puerto Plata itinerary.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
