Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Puerto Plata's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Puerto Plata one hour ahead of New York.
Take your pick of three weekly New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flights. The 08:23 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 09:25.
To ensure you catch your EWR to POP flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Puerto Plata (and then discovering more of the Dominican Republic!) is a breeze with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is United.
With 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier operating EWR to POP flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EWR and POP include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight is $402. A return plane ticket right now is $866. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from EWR to POP, book your trip three months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EWR to POP.
Pick your preferred 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 New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that leave from New York Newark Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to New York Newark Airport from central New York, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near EWR:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
If you're getting in on a late New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near POP:
Grab a Puerto Plata Airport rental car and explore Puerto Plata and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Puerto Plata Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
From Puerto Plata Airport, Puerto Plata is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
December is the busiest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Puerto Plata in September.
When reserving your flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EWR to POP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic you should also see. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like 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 a visit to Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
