Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santo Domingo: what you need to know
Santo Domingo and Washington DC (where Washington Dulles International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAD to Santo Domingo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from IAD to Santo Domingo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, IAD can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santo Domingo
133 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo flight. A return plane ticket starts at 285 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from IAD to Santo Domingo, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is around 32 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near SDQ if you have a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up a Las Americas International Airport rental car and discover Santo Domingo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, FlexWays and INFINITY RENT are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Las Americas International Airport about one week before your flight from IAD to Santo Domingo.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
After your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Santo Domingo is roughly 19 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).
Unpack and relax not long after your IAD to Santo Domingo flight at Micro Hotel Condo Suites. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from JBQ.
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from FlexWays and drive off without missing a beat.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JBQ ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Santo Domingo
Plan your trip to Santo Domingo in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo plane ticket with a departure in September to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to Santo Domingo in February when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Santo Domingo
Once you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santo Domingo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. National Palace, Alcazar de Colon and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor are essential stops on your Santo Domingo itinerary.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
La Romana is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Santo Domingo. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Dye Fore Golf Course of Casa de Campo, Minitas Beach and La Estrella Park.
Puerto Plata is another standout destination in Dominican Republic and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Santo Domingo. No journey is complete without visiting Fortaleza San Felipe, Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car and Malecon Puerto Plata.