Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is three hours ahead of Phoenix and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Your PHX to POP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHX and POP include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight is AED 1,994. A return ticket is currently AED 2,609. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHX to POP if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHX to POP.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX land on time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is around 5 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near PHX? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
Consider booking a hotel close to POP if you're on a late Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Puerto Plata Airport rental car and discover Puerto Plata and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Puerto Plata Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Airport to the center of Puerto Plata has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
December is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Puerto Plata in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Plata is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Puerto Plata Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to POP in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometers away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 177 kilometers south-east of Puerto Plata. No journey is complete without visiting Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
