Newark to Puerto Plata (EWR–POP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1078
UA United
B39M
9:25 AM
EDT TC
1:14 PM
AST
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1837
UA United
B39M
2:29 PM
AST
6:23 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Puerto Plata
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,462 mi 3h 49m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

EWR–POP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,462 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–POP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 B39M 3h49 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to POP direction.
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
779
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Puerto Plata from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Gregorio Luperon International Airport.
Metric EWR→POP JFK→POP
Distance from EWR 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 2 11
Flight time 3h 49m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Gregorio Luperon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Puerto Plata is 0 hours the same as Newark.
EWR: EDT · POP: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
Distance & Flight Time
1,462 mi / 2,352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 49m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price, so no separate purchase is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be obtained at the migration office. Overstaying results in a fee calculated by length of the overstay, payable at the airport on departure.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–POP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Puerto Plata route.
Route details
Distance1,462 mi / 2,352 km
Flight time3h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: POP
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to POP flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gregorio Luperon International Airport take approximately 3h 49m. The route covers 1,462 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from EWR to POP. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STI, PBI, FLL, MBJ, ATL, YQB, JFK, AUS, YOW, YYC, LAX, CLT, MIA, YYZ, BOS, WAW, FRA, YUL and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from POP to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to POP

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to POP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to POP ranges from 3 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,462 miles (2,352 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via STI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).