Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is one hour ahead of New Orleans and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSY to POP flight.
Flying during a peak time such as October? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MSY and POP include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to La Union Airport (POP)
Right now, R 5,795 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,914. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSY to POP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MSY to POP is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that take off from MSY arrive at their destination without delay.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MSY? If you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Book a hotel near POP if you're taking a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a La Union Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and chase adventure across Puerto Plata and beyond.
Booking your ride from La Union Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
From La Union Airport, Puerto Plata is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Puerto Plata. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Union Airport for August if you'd like to explore Puerto Plata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to POP in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, a visit to Santo Domingo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
