December Flights out of POP

[Auryn]

Do flights from POP to Canada ever open up for high season? Preferably to Edmonton and we can transit Toronto or Montreal as usual . Mid December dates. Very limited options at the moment.

West Jet has a few 32 hour flight with 2 layovers, Air Canada is very limited. Air Transat isn’t very competitive, mostly with higher prices to Toronto only.

 

[bob saunders]

910 CAD https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?endDate=2024-01-02&flight-type=on&fromDate=20/12/2023&leg1=fromuerto Plata (POP - Gregorio Luperon Intl.),to:Calgary, Alberta, Canada,departure:20/12/2023TANYT&leg2=from:Calgary, Alberta, Canada,touerto Plata (POP - Gregorio Luperon Intl.),departure:02/01/2024TANYT&mode=search&options=cabinclass:economy&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:Y&pwaDialog=FLIGHTS_DETAILS_AND_FARES-index-1-leg-0-fsr&startDate=2023-12-20&toDate=02/01/2024&trip=roundtrip

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[Auryn]

Thanks very much Bob.

It does seem limited to very specific dates.

I’m looking for one way and a bit earlier than the 20th. I had a bad experience with reimbursement from Expedia so I usually rule them out.

 

[AlaPlaya]

Google flights is your friend--you can limit the search based upon your conditions (e.g. flight time, number of stops) and also shop the calendar for cheapest dates. Then you can book directly with the carrier. One way tickets look reasonable to me: https://www.google.com/travel/fligh...xIIL20vMG5saDdAAUgBcAGCAQsI____________AZgBAg

 

[william webster]

Not POP but remember Arajet -- SDQ/YYZ - new flights

 

[scotia]

Maybe you want to fly after Dec 13, when prices rise a lot, but Air Transat have a lot of flights on their website POP - YEG via YYZ and Porter Airlines flying the Canadian leg.

 

[sunup]

You'll have more options with US carriers. I flew from Calgary end of June with American Airlines (Calgary - Seattle - Miami - POP) total around 16 hrs. AA and United fly out of POP, Delta out of Santiago.

 

[bob saunders]

You'll have more options with US carriers. I flew from Calgary end of June with American Airlines (Calgary - Seattle - Miami - POP) total around 16 hrs. AA and United fly out of POP, Delta out of Santiago.

I fly United to NY then Vancouver ( 3 hour wait in NY) Since I am only 45 minutes from Santiago, I also sometimes fly STI-Miami-Denver-Vancouver.

 

[XQT]

Do flights from POP to Canada ever open up for high season? Preferably to Edmonton and we can transit Toronto or Montreal as usual . Mid December dates. Very limited options at the moment.

West Jet has a few 32 hour flight with 2 layovers, Air Canada is very limited. Air Transat isn’t very competitive, mostly with higher prices to Toronto only.

What's wrong with this?
Too lazy to do your work?

A better choice than AC- WG- TS

• 11 hrs : 15min connecting
  

  • Puerto Plata (POP) To Toronto (YYZ)​

    Duration: 4 hrs. 22 min.4 hrs. 22 min.
    Flight number:WS2507Flight WS2507 Operated by WestJetAircraftBoeing 737 MAX 8
    Depart: Sun., Dec. 10, 2023, 16:25Arrive: Sun., Dec. 10, 2023, 19:47
    
    

  Amenities subject to change​

  
  + 2 hrs. 28 min. layover

• Toronto (YYZ) To Edmonton (YEG)​

  Duration: 4 hrs. 25 min.4 hrs. 25 min.
  Flight number:WS445Flight WS445 Operated by WestJetAircraftBoeing 737-800
  Depart: Sun., Dec. 10, 2023, 22:15Arrive: Mon., Dec. 11, 2023, 00:40
  
  

 

[XQT]

Google flights is your friend--you can limit the search based upon your conditions (e.g. flight time, number of stops) and also shop the calendar for cheapest dates. Then you can book directly with the carrier. One way tickets look reasonable to me: https://www.google.com/travel/fligh...xIIL20vMG5saDdAAUgBcAGCAQsI____________AZgBAg

Google flights can serve as a tool to check connections.
However it focuses on US airlines and connections.

If your residence is elsewhere one is better served to check country specific
Non stop and direct connections.
Transit flights with stops including different countries and airlines are best avoided, whenever possible.

 

[XQT]

Thanks very much Bob.

It does seem limited to very specific dates.

I’m looking for one way and a bit earlier than the 20th. I had a bad experience with reimbursement from Expedia so I usually rule them out.

You should book direct with the airline and stick to one airline with connecting flights.
Booking through a third party creates complications if anything goes wrong.
If you have points book directly with the airline.

 

[XQT]

Not POP but remember Arajet -- SDQ/YYZ - new flights

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arajet S.A. is an ultra low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic.[1][2][3]
Operations began on the 15th of September, 2022 with a flight to Barranquilla, Colombia.[4]

Why would anybody in their right mind use Arajet?

What would be the point to go from POP to SDQ for a flight to YYZ-YEG?
Taxi is USD 300 or bus at best 4.5 hrs plus transfer to airport.
Asides from that for service, connections and safety one is better off with a major airline.

Yes, you could save money taking a yola to Miami and fly from there to Edmonton,
Or join a wagon train.

 

[XQT]

I fly United to NY then Vancouver ( 3 hour wait in NY) Since I am only 45 minutes from Santiago, I also sometimes fly STI-Miami-Denver-Vancouver.

Why fly to a third country including customs- immigration- security screening,
When you can fly direct to Canada and continue within?

Any connection through the US for international flights is inconvenient, more so for non US citizens.
In addition there are few direct flights available in the US, using their hub system for airline profitability and convenience.

Just flying from the West Coast to Miami you will find no direct flight.
Any stop en route entails more time, possible delays and lost luggage.

Many years ago there were direct flights from YVR-to POP in the winter.
Anyone living on CAN or US West Coast has to transit through the East Coast or Florida to the DR.

Direct flight is between two cities, with a single flight number.
While non-stop flights are indeed direct in their nature, such flights can also involve one or more stops en route to their final destination.

 

[XQT]

Thanks very much Bob.

It does seem limited to very specific dates.

I’m looking for one way and a bit earlier than the 20th. I had a bad experience with reimbursement from Expedia so I usually rule them out.

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[william webster]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arajet S.A. is an ultra low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic.[1][2][3]
Operations began on the 15th of September, 2022 with a flight to Barranquilla, Colombia.[4]

Why would anybody in their right mind use Arajet?

What would be the point to go from POP to SDQ for a flight to YYZ-YEG?
Taxi is USD 300 or bus at best 4.5 hrs plus transfer to airport.
Asides from that for service, connections and safety one is better off with a major airline.

Yes, you could save money taking a yola to Miami and fly from there to Edmonton,
Or join a wagon train.

I don't think you read my post............SDQ/YYZ....... no mention of SDQ - POP

 

[william webster]

Further to XQT.... here is WestJet from YYZ to POP for Nov/Dec

 

[william webster]

Sorry... I did YYZ to POP but it doesn't matter..... the flight goes back on those days........POP to YYZ

 

[bob saunders]

Why fly to a third country including customs- immigration- security screening,
When you can fly direct to Canada and continue within?

Any connection through the US for international flights is inconvenient, more so for non US citizens.
In addition there are few direct flights available in the US, using their hub system for airline profitability and convenience.

Just flying from the West Coast to Miami you will find no direct flight.
Any stop en route entails more time, possible delays and lost luggage.

Many years ago there were direct flights from YVR-to POP in the winter.
Anyone living on CAN or US West Coast has to transit through the East Coast or Florida to the DR.

Direct flight is between two cities, with a single flight number.
While non-stop flights are indeed direct in their nature, such flights can also involve one or more stops en route to their final destination.

Driving to POP is a major inconvenience when you have a better airport in Santiago only 45 minutes away from home. I actually prefer Miami, Dallas, and Seattle airports over, or Toronto. I never have any problems with immigration or customs. I have no issues with changing flights either.

 

[AlaPlaya]

Driving to POP is a major inconvenience when you have a better airport in Santiago only 45 minutes away from home. I actually prefer Miami, Dallas, and Seattle airports over, or Toronto. I never have any problems with immigration or customs. I have no issues with changing flights either.

Also, if you're Canadian or American and flying into or connecting in an American airport, you can do the CPB MPC immigration form on your phone with their app and be in a super short queue on arrival. My last transit in Miami only took 3 minutes to clear immigration.

 

[XQT]

Driving to POP is a major inconvenience when you have a better airport in Santiago only 45 minutes away from home. I actually prefer Miami, Dallas, and Seattle airports over, or Toronto. I never have any problems with immigration or customs. I have no issues with changing flights either.

Querido Sr. contrario Bob,

Obviously POP is for people living in the Cabarete to Puerto Plata area.
Which is where many expats or tourists spend time.
For those close to STI- SDQ- PUJ, obviously they would use those major international airports.

The thread relates to travel from POP-YEG in mid December.
As demonstrated there are convenient connecting flights Total 11:15 hrs ( including a 2:28 hr layover in YYZ) which involve flying the fastest route DR-CAN with continuing flight in Canada.

Wherever you are, the most direct and fastest is best.
Fewer connections, transfers, countries, equals fewer problems, time or baggage lost.