Statistics on Vancouver-Puerto Plata flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Puerto Plata (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Puerto Plata from Vancouver airport is $ 818 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 678 (in january) and $ 963 (in august), which is a saving of $ 141 or a surplus of $ 145 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $756 to $810 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Puerto Plata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Puerto Plata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3067 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Puerto Plata from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 678, saving $ 141 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 818). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 963).
Flight Vancouver-Puerto Plata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 568 | $ 678 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 578 | $ 724 | good price |
| March | $ 695 | $ 814 | fair price |
| April | $ 574 | $ 722 | good price |
| May | $ 711 | $ 930 | high price |
| June | $ 749 | $ 888 | fair price |
| July | $ 825 | $ 932 | high price |
| August | $ 790 | $ 963 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 630 | $ 712 | good price |
| October | $ 661 | $ 763 | fair price |
| November | $ 677 | $ 764 | fair price |
| December | $ 739 | $ 916 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Puerto Plata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Puerto Plata range from $378 to $1349. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $432), 1% at the maximum price (from $1295 to $1349). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $756 to $810 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Puerto Plata flight
There are 9 companies that serve Vancouver from Puerto Plata airport: WestJet, United, Alaska Airlines, Air Transat, Air Canada, flair airlines, jetBlue, Iberia and Kish Airline.
Data analysis:
Of the 3067 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Vancouver->Puerto Plata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Puerto Plata flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $69. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Puerto Plata to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $73. Conversely, departing from Puerto Plata on a thursday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices Vancouver-Puerto Plata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 07-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 807 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 721 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 11-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 613 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 17-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 589 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 20-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 547 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 03-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 561 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 04-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 559 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 11-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 599 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 14-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 811 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Puerto Plata | 01-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 770 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Puerto Plata to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Puerto Plata flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Puerto Plata, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 717 $, which is a saving of 101 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (40 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Puerto Plata flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 634 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 656) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 668 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 676), 2 to 3 months ($ 690) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 664 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 3 to 4 months ($ 742) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 630 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 673) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 826) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 708), 3 to 4 months ($ 646) |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 674 $) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 702 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 834) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Puerto Plata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Vancouver to Puerto Plata: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 780 $721 to $811 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 651 $364 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 598 $544 to $811 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 770 $770 to $770 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, november and december are cheaper to travel to Puerto Plata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!