Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Durham and Puerto Plata are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to POP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and POP include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to La Union Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport flight is Rs47,339. A return plane ticket right now is Rs109,189. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to POP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to POP.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Book a hotel close to POP if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway 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 usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from La Union Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Puerto Plata. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Puerto Plata in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Union Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to POP sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are the start of reasons to visit.
