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Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Toronto, about 8h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 42m
LAXPOPMIA

Los Angeles to Puerto Plata at a glance

Fastest journey8h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LAX Miami (MIA) POP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m
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LAX Toronto (YYZ) POP
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~10h 21m
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LAX Atlanta (ATL) POP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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LAX Charlotte (CLT) POP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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LAX New York (EWR) POP
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 22m
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LAX Boston (BOS) POP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,926 km3,059 miles
Journey time
8h 42mestimate
Time difference
+4hPuerto Plata vs Los Angeles
Currency in Puerto Plata
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → POP

Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Toronto and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,926 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Puerto Plata?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Toronto (YYZ), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Puerto Plata?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Puerto Plata: Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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