Puerto Plata to Los Angeles (POP–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

POP Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between POP and LAX. Nearest airports to POP with scheduled service: Cibao International Airport (STI, 25 mi) · Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 64 mi) · La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 90 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MIA Miami 8h 36m AAQRVJA 5YAAAF Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 31m AA AACZFJ Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles flights
EWR Newark 10h 47m UA ASB6CA Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles flights
JFK New York 10h 57m B6QR AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Los Angeles flights
BOS Boston 11h 14m B6 AAAZB6 Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles flights
PTY Tocumen 13h 21m CM BRCML7 Tocumen (PTY) to Los Angeles flights
YUL Montréal 19h 12m TSWS ACNZSN Montréal (YUL) to Los Angeles flights
YYZ Toronto 20h 6m TSWS ACEJMNH Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Puerto Plata to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between POP and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for POP to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
539
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
POP → LAX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
LAX → POP
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Puerto Plata

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric POP→LAX SDQ→LAX
Distance from POP 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of POP with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Puerto Plata.
POP: AST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Plata, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

POP–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Plata to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: POP
IATA / ICAOPOP / MDPP
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about POP to LAX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Charlotte Douglas and Newark Liberty.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Puerto Plata.
Yes, return flights from LAX to POP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDQ. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Charlotte Douglas and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santo Domingo (SDQ).