Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Puerto Plata is one hour ahead of Cancun and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CUN to POP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CUN and POP include:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to La Union Airport (POP)
Currently, £338 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £714. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CUN to POP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CUN to POP.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a handy hotel near CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
If you're landing on a late Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near POP:
Grab a La Union Airport rental car and explore Puerto Plata and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from La Union Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Puerto Plata. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Puerto Plata in May.
When reserving your flight from Cancun International Airport to La Union Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CUN to POP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Plata. Around 100 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, roughly 110 miles south-east of Puerto Plata. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among the biggest draws.
