Travelling from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is one hour ahead of New York and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LGA to POP flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York LaGuardia 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 LGA and POP include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
Right now, Rs71,895 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs140,603. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGA to POP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LGA to POP is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
Of all flights departing from New York LaGuardia Airport, 69% touch down on time at their destination.
New York LaGuardia Airport is about 13 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGA:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Puerto Plata Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and experience more of Puerto Plata and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Puerto Plata Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Airport to central Puerto Plata has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The quietest month for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport is September, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Puerto Plata based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGA to POP in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places 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, check out popular attractions including Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another favourite destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. No journey is complete without visiting Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.