Flying from Santo Domingo to Belize City: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Santo Domingo. Check out your options leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) when reserving your flight from Santo Domingo to Belize City.
Hop off the plane at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), the major arrival point in Belize City.
Belize City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Belize City two hours behind Santo Domingo.
To ensure you don't miss your Santo Domingo to Belize City flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Belize City
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Santo Domingo to Belize City flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Santo Domingo to Belize City is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
We make it simple to book a Santo Domingo to Belize City flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Las Americas International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Central Santo Domingo to SDQ is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 30 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Las Americas International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Santo Domingo to Belize City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Las Americas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.45% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
The distance from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Santo Domingo to Belize City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BZE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Belize City and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Santo Domingo to Belize City flight.
Best time to go to Belize City
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Santo Domingo to Belize City. December is the most popular month to travel to Belize City. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Book a Santo Domingo to Belize City ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belize City to range from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Santo Domingo to Belize City in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Belize City
After booking your flight from Santo Domingo to Belize City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Belize City:
Museum of Belize and Government House are a couple of major attractions to add to your Belize City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Belize Sign Monument.
Explore more of Belize
Belize City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Belize just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres south-west of Belize City, a visit to San Ignacio will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Green Iguana Conservation Project, Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum.
Around 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City, Orange Walk is another favourite stop in Belize. Start your sightseeing at Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park.
