Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is one hour ahead of St Louis and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STL to POP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STL and POP:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to La Union Airport (POP)
R 5,883 is the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 16,042. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from STL to POP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from STL to POP couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to STL:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Reserve a hotel near POP if you're catching a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a La Union Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and explore beyond Puerto Plata's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from La Union Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Puerto Plata in May.
Before locking in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to La Union Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STL to POP in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
