Travelling from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Puerto Plata is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Toronto.
Take your pick of eight weekly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Air Transat is the earliest flight you can take. Air Transat operates the last service of the day at 11:45.
To ensure you catch your YYZ to POP flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, so jetting off to Puerto Plata (and then seeing more parts of the Dominican Republic!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
WestJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air Transat leads the way as the most punctual carrier for YYZ to POP flights, with 82.76% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
At the moment, 157 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 273 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YYZ to POP, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from YYZ to POP.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport.
Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of all flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Toronto Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YYZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Puerto Plata Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent to explore Puerto Plata and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Puerto Plata Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
December is the busiest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Puerto Plata in September.
Lock in your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport for August if you'd like to visit Puerto Plata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to POP in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you're eager to discover another side of the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are among its highlights.