Traveling from Philadelphia to La Union Airport (POP): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to La Union Airport (POP) leaving from here.
Puerto Plata's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Philadelphia. La Union Airport is located in Puerto Plata.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Philadelphia to POP.
Taking off during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to POP. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
PHL is around 19 kilometers from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Philadelphia to La Union Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Philadelphia International Airport:
78.93% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 56 kilometers from central Philadelphia. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Philadelphia to POP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82.45% of them touching down as planned.
The street address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About La Union Airport (POP)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to La Union Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near POP and hit the pillow fast:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a La Union Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Plata and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to La Union Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to La Union Airport (POP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to La Union Airport is $216. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $476. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to POP. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Philadelphia to La Union Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Philadelphia to POP.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Philadelphia to La Union Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to La Union Airport (POP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to La Union Airport (POP). March is the peak month for travel to Puerto Plata. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
Lock in a Philadelphia to POP plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Plata to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to La Union Airport in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Puerto Plata
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to La Union Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Puerto Plata:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Puerto Plata when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Long Beach followed by Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometers south-east of Puerto Plata, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Around 161 kilometers south-east of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Este is another favorite stop in the Dominican Republic. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
