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$380+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — POP
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Plata

Best flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Plata that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/910:25 pmSAN - POP
1 stop13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/134:42 pmPOP - SAN
1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$615
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/47:52 pmSAN - POP
2 stops15h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/123:40 pmPOP - SAN
2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1412:40 pmSAN - POP
1 stop21h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/214:42 pmPOP - SAN
1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$637
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/27:30 pmSAN - POP
2 stops16h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/134:42 pmPOP - SAN
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$670

Find flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Plata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Plata (POP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$615
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$380
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$547
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Puerto Plata

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Fri 1/9

10:25 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Puerto Plata La Union

Tue 1/13

4:42 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$615

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Sat 4/4

7:52 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Puerto Plata La Union

Sun 4/12

3:40 pm-9:19 am

2 stops20h 39m

$624

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Wed 1/14

12:40 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop21h 52m

Puerto Plata La Union

Wed 1/21

4:42 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$637

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Fri 1/2

7:30 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Puerto Plata La Union

Tue 1/13

4:42 pm-8:32 am

2 stops19h 50m

$670

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Fri 1/2

10:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$380

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Fri 1/2

7:30 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$380

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Fri 1/2

5:40 pm-1:08 pm

3 stops39h 28m

$715

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Deals found on 12/22

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Plata in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Puerto Plata flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Puerto Plata flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Puerto Plata flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Puerto Plata flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Puerto Plata flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Puerto Plata from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata (average of $238). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Plata in July is currently the most expensive (average of $840). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to POP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Puerto Plata. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Puerto Plata at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Plata

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Puerto Plata. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Puerto Plata. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Puerto Plata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata?

    Departing from San Diego to Puerto Plata will take you 13h 17m. The distance from San Diego to Puerto Plata is about 2998 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Puerto Plata round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Puerto Plata, with prices starting at $567. American Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Puerto Plata flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Plata by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Plata (average of $238). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Plata in July is currently the most expensive (average of $840). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Puerto Plata

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$567Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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