Houston to Puerto Plata (IAH–POP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–POP had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,701 miles in 3h 32m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Plata from Houston
| Metric | IAH→POP | AUS→POP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 32m | 2h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 54% | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · POP: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
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.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
IAH–POP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to POP
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
IAH to POP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to POP is about 3 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,701 miles (2,737 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Charlotte Douglas and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).