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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1153
AA American
319
10:15 AM
EDT
12:36 PM
AST
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2329
AA American
B38M
12:23 PM
EDT TD
2:30 PM
AST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2360
QR Qatar
7M8
12:23 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
AST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1222
AA American
738
12:27 PM
EDT
2:44 PM
AST
2h 17m
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
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AA1533
AA American
7M8
3:30 PM
AST
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2656
QR Qatar
7M8
3:30 PM
AST
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1222
AA American
738
3:44 PM
AST
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 7m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

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 7m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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 21 319, 738, B38M 2h07-2h21 75% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 3 7M8 2h07 75% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – QR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (24 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
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to POP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
726
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.

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 24
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 49m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 75%
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 21m.
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 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 28 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 2h 7m to 2h 21m. The route covers 746 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from MIA to POP. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, PIE, STI, MBJ, AUS, ATL, YQB, YOW, YYC, VNY, LAX, CLT, EWR, YYZ, YUL, ZRH, BOS, JFK, WAW and FRA. 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 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 24 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 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,201 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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