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

FLL Airport Page →
749 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 6h 49m AABAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Puerto Plata flights
JFK New York 8h 12m ADAFAT → B6QR New York (JFK) to Puerto Plata flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 5m ACF8PD → TSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Puerto Plata flights
BOS Boston 14h 2m ADAFB6 → B6 Boston (BOS) to Puerto Plata flights
EWR Newark 15h 18m ACADB6 → UA Newark (EWR) to Puerto Plata flights
YUL Montréal 15h 56m ACSNTS → TSWS Montréal (YUL) to Puerto Plata flights
MIA Miami 18h 54m AAAV → AABA Miami (MIA) to Puerto Plata flights
STI Santiago ~4h 14m B6NK → Santiago (STI) to Puerto Plata flights
MBJ Montego Bay ~4h 44m B6NK → Montego Bay (MBJ) to Puerto Plata flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 7m ADAFAM → Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Plata flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Plata
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
749 mi 1h 49m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and POP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore FLL Routes POP Routes FLL Live Flights POP Live Flights FLL Delays
All flights from Puerto Plata (POP) Puerto Plata to Fort Lauderdale flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
STI ~4h 14m MBJ ~4h 44m CLT ~6h 49m ATL ~7h 7m IAH ~7h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
370
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → POP
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
POP → FLL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

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 – 4 2
Weekly flights – 21 –
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 16m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Miami (MIA) to Puerto Plata flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Puerto Plata flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Gregorio Luperon International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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).

Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: POP
Full nameGregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to POP flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Gregorio Luperon International Airport take about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 749 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, John F. Kennedy and Toronto Pearson.
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 is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 749 miles (1,206 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, John F. Kennedy and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).