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$548+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — POP
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$548
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$979
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Puerto Plata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:30 pmSAN - POP
1 stop13h 26mDelta
Tue 12/95:11 pmPOP - SAN
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/22$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 12/47:30 pmSAN - POP
2 stops14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/92:55 pmPOP - SAN
2 stops21h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/1010:23 pmSAN - POP
1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:07 pmPOP - SAN
2 stops21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$557
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:05 pmSAN - POP
1 stop13h 36mJetBlue
Tue 11/44:06 pmPOP - SAN
1 stop31h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 10/21$747
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 10/2810:45 pmSAN - POP
1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/42:38 pmPOP - SAN
2 stops22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$774
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/207:30 pmSAN - POP
2 stops16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/282:38 pmPOP - SAN
2 stops22h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$775
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:40 pmSAN - POP
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2110:35 amPOP - SAN
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,188

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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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Puerto Plata that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Puerto Plata

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Thu 12/4

10:30 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Puerto Plata La Union

Tue 12/9

5:11 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$548

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Thu 12/4

7:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Puerto Plata La Union

Tue 12/9

2:55 pm-8:28 am

2 stops21h 33m

$552

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Wed 12/10

10:23 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Puerto Plata La Union

Sun 12/21

3:07 pm-8:48 am

2 stops21h 41m

$557

San DiegoPuerto Plata

SAN - POP

SANPOP

San Diego

Sat 2/28

11:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Puerto Plata La Union

Tue 3/3

4:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$658

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Deals found on 10/22

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Puerto Plata flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 October 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 October 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
11,033 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 26m. The distance from San Diego to Puerto Plata is about 2998 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $500. American Airlines is priced at 36% 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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American AirlinesCheapest$500Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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