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How to get fromSan Diego to Puerto Plataby plane or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Puerto Plata by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SAN - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    13h 4m

  2. Fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane SAN - POP
    12h 33m
    $439–1,369

  3. Fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SAN - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    15h 12m
    $456–1,082

  4. Fly to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SAN - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    15h 17m
    $555–1,112

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cibao International Airport (STI) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,923.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) 3 times a day.

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