Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Plata (FLL–POP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Plata
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
749 mi 1h 49m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and POP, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to POP.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
611
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Other ways to reach Puerto Plata from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Gregorio Luperon International Airport.
Metric FLL→POP MIA→POP PBI→POP
Distance from FLL 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 0 24
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 7m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · POP: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
Distance & Flight Time
749 mi / 1,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 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 FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–POP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Plata route.
Route details
Distance749 mi / 1,206 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: POP
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to POP flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Gregorio Luperon International Airport take approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 749 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, STI, MBJ, AUS, ATL, YQB, YOW, VNY, LAX, YYC, YUL, BOS, CLT, YYZ, EWR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from POP to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA and PBI. 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 FLL to POP

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to POP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to POP ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 749 miles (1,206 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).