New York to Puerto Plata (JFK–POP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–POP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 1,455 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: QR | 7 | 320 | 3h25 | – | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Puerto Plata from New York
| Metric | JFK→POP | EWR→POP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · POP: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–POP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to POP
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to POP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to POP ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,455 miles (2,342 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 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 Newark (EWR).