Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is two hours ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MSP to POP flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSP and POP include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
At the moment, Rs97,814 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs216,609. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MSP to POP, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MSP to POP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MSP:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
Consider staying in a hotel near POP if you're on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway 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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Puerto Plata Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport is September, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Puerto Plata based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Puerto Plata Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MSP to POP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are highlights.
