Flying from Minneapolis to La Union Airport (POP): What you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to La Union Airport (POP) departing from here.
Puerto Plata is one hour ahead of Minneapolis. La Union Airport is located in Puerto Plata, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Your flight from Minneapolis to POP won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Minneapolis to POP departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis to La Union Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
About La Union Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Minneapolis to La Union Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Grab a La Union Airport rental car and discover Puerto Plata and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Minneapolis to La Union Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to La Union Airport (POP)
320 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to La Union Airport. Return flights start from 533 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Minneapolis to POP, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Minneapolis to La Union Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to La Union Airport (POP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to La Union Airport (POP). March is when most people travel to Puerto Plata. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
When booking your Minneapolis to POP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to La Union Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Puerto Plata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Puerto Plata right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Minneapolis to La Union Airport:
Long Beach and Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Puerto Plata to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.