Flying from Toronto to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo, there's a good range of airports to depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main options.
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are Santo Domingo's chief entry points.
Santo Domingo's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Toronto to Santo Domingo flight.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Santo Domingo
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Begin your journey at YYZ and land at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
Arajet is a well-known airline that offers direct Toronto to Santo Domingo plane tickets leaving from YYZ.
YYZ is about 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Santo Domingo flight:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SDQ:
Pick up a Las Americas International Airport rental car and explore Santo Domingo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Las Americas International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Central Santo Domingo is approximately 13 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). As soon as your flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
Relax and unpack not long after your flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo at Moderno Apartamento Para tu Estancia. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from JBQ.
Grab a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own wheels. FlexWays is just moments from baggage claim, so you can hit the road without delay.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from JBQ ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
January is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Santo Domingo. To avoid the crowds, head to Santo Domingo in May.
Book a Toronto to Santo Domingo ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santo Domingo to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo in February when temperatures average between 19ºC and 29ºC.
More about Santo Domingo
After booking your flight from Toronto to Santo Domingo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any good Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Este is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santo Domingo. Around 13 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
If you're ready to explore another side of Dominican Republic, head for San Pedro de Macorís, about 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo. El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro are key reasons to visit.
