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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Puerto Plata Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane YVR - POP
    11h 30m
    $451–1,427

  2. Fly to Samaná El Catey International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS)plane plane YVR - AZS
    2. Take the bus from Sánchez to Puerto Platabus bus
    13h 36m
    $350–1,219

  3. Fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane YVR - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    12h 10m

  4. Fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane YVR - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    14h 30m
    $453–1,084

  5. Fly to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane YVR - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Platashuttle bus
    15h 40m
    $634–1,597

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,711.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and six other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) 3 times a day.

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