Miami to Puerto Plata (MIA–POP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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746 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 42m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1153+1
AA American
319
10:15 AM
EDT TD
12:36 PM
AST
2h 21m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5009cs
BA British
319
10:15 AM
EDT TD
12:36 PM
AST
2h 21m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1222
AA American
738
12:27 PM
EDT
2:43 PM
AST
2h 16m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1457
AA American
319
1:26 PM
AST
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2225
QR Qatar
738
3:45 PM
AST
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2276
QR Qatar
738
3:45 PM
AST
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1222
AA American
738
3:45 PM
AST
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 6h 51m AABAEJA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Puerto Plata flights
JFK New York 8h 4m AAAFAR B6QR New York (JFK) to Puerto Plata flights
YUL Montréal 8h 37m AAACAV TSWS Montréal (YUL) to Puerto Plata flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 16m AAACSN TSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Puerto Plata flights
BOS Boston 13h 23m AAAMBA B6 Boston (BOS) to Puerto Plata flights
EWR Newark 14h 37m AAACAV UA Newark (EWR) to Puerto Plata flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 51m LHOSTG DEEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Puerto Plata flights
STI Santiago ~4h 27m AAQR Santiago (STI) to Puerto Plata flights
MBJ Montego Bay ~4h 51m AAW8 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Puerto Plata flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 11m AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Plata flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Miami to Puerto Plata
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 746 mi 2h 21m nonstop

MIA–POP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–POP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 14 319, 738 2h16-2h21 88% Oneworld BA
QR Qatar Airways 3 88% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (17 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, MIA to POP direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
401
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → POP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
POP → MIA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Plata from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Gregorio Luperon International Airport.
Metric MIA→POP FLL→POP PBI→POP
Distance from MIA 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 49m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA 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 Miami.
MIA: EDT · POP: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,201 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m 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.

Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

MIA–POP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Puerto Plata route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,201 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: POP
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to POP flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Gregorio Luperon International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 746 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MIA to POP: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, John F. Kennedy and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Yes, return flights from POP to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL 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 MIA to POP

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MIA to POP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to POP is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,201 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, John F. Kennedy and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).