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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1535
AA American
738
10:05 AM
EDT TE
12:22 PM
AST
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2273
AA American
738
12:18 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
AST
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2329
AA American
7M8
12:23 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
AST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1535
AA American
738
1:22 PM
AST
3:52 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1533
AA American
7M8
3:30 PM
AST
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2273
AA American
738
3:39 PM
AST
5:58 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Miami to Puerto Plata
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 7m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

MIA–POP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 738, 7M8 2h07-2h17 59% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (15 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
765
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
POP → MIA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
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 PBI→POP
Distance from MIA 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 59%
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 7m to 2h 17m.
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 7m to 2h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 7m to 2h 17m. The route covers 746 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MIA to POP. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, PIE, AUS, YOW, YYC, CLT, ATL, JFK, YUL, EWR, ZRH, BOS, FRA, YYZ and WAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from POP to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MIA to POP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to POP ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,201 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Palm Beach (PBI).