Cheap flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

The capital of the Dominican Republic is known as the oldest European city in the Americas, and it's becoming an increasingly popular destination for both leisure and cultural travelers. Santo Domingo is also a key hub for the Caribbean, with direct connections to North America, Latin America, and Europe. All of this helps make cheap flights to Santo Domingo easy to find all year round. Using Webjet you'll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. The second busiest airport in the country following only Punta Cana International Airport, it's used not only to reach the huge capital but also several nearby resort areas. The large Dominican expat community in the United States also flies frequently through the airport, and that increased demand means flights are very common from larger hubs and prices are reasonable.

Airfare to Santo Domingo

Nearly all the major US airlines fly into Santo Domingo, as do a few low-cost carriers, so competition is high and flights to Santo Domingo are usually cheap. Air traffic isn't quite as seasonal into the capital as it is into Punta Cana Airport, but still demand is highest between Christmas and March, and if you are going during this period it's best to book well in advance. You can often get good deals by booking midweek, or nearer the end of the main tourist season.

Flight information for Santo Domingo Airport

Las Américas International Airport, as it's officially known, is about 20 km east of the city center, connected by a new and modern highway. There are two terminals, with the older Terminal A receiving most of the incoming traffic, and the new and very modern Terminal B being used by American Airlines and a few low-cost carriers. The entire facility is air conditioned and modern, with plenty of dining and shopping options in the departure area. Spanish is definitely the main language, though all important signs are also in English and employees are used to helping English-speaking visitors.

Airlines that fly into Santo Domingo Airport

American Airlines is the busiest carrier into Santo Domingo, with nonstop flights from several East Coast cities and Puerto Rico. Other US-based carriers flying into the airport include Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, and US Airways. From Canada you can fly in directly on Air Transat and Sunwing Airlines. From Europe you can fly in nonstop on Air Europa, Air France, Condor Airlines, and Iberia Airlines.

Santo Domingo Airport ground transportation

Taxis dominate the ground transportation scene at Santo Domingo airport, and you have to bargain for a price before you set out. There are shuttle bus services which operate at a fixed price, but local buses are kept well off the airport grounds so it's quite a walk if you are on the lowest of budgets. Rental cars are popular and quite cheap so they are the best option for many people.

Car rental companies at Santo Domingo Airport

  • Ace
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Payless
  • Thrifty