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$180+ Cheap flights from Santo Domingo (SDQ) to New York, NY (NYC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDQ — NYC
feb. 27 — mar. 61
jue. 2/27
jue. 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Santo Domingo Las Americas to New York are usually found in May or October, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santo Domingo to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santo Domingo (SDQ) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$395

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$222 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santo Domingo to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/72:49 pmSDQ - JFK
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
lun. 3/106:00 amJFK - SDQ
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$213
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/32:54 pmSDQ - LGA
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
lun. 4/711:30 amLGA - SDQ
1 stop26h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$260
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/98:00 amSDQ - EWR
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
vie. 5/236:00 amEWR - SDQ
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$282
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/55:39 pmSDQ - EWR
1 stop16h 42mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/105:45 amEWR - SDQ
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/282:36 pmSDQ - EWR
2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/36:00 amEWR - SDQ
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$293
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/14:46 pmSDQ - LGA
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
mar. 3/46:29 amLGA - SDQ
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/57:05 amSDQ - JFK
Nonstop4h 00mDelta
lun. 3/178:51 pmJFK - SDQ
Nonstop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/20$307
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/44:28 amSDQ - JFK
Nonstop4h 02mJetBlue
lun. 3/172:55 pmJFK - SDQ
Nonstop3h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/56:00 amSDQ - EWR
1 stop16h 33mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/127:25 amEWR - SDQ
1 stop15h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/36:00 amSDQ - EWR
Nonstop4h 12mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/59:54 pmEWR - SDQ
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/105:00 amSDQ - LGA
2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/1812:55 pmLGA - SDQ
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/53:22 pmSDQ - EWR
1 stop10h 26mDelta
mar. 3/256:00 amEWR - SDQ
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/21$336

Find flights from Santo Domingo to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santo Domingo to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.

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Santo DomingoNew York

SDQ - JFK

SDQJFK

Santo Domingo Las Americas

vie. 3/7

2:49 pm-1:46 am

1 stop11h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/10

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$213

Santo DomingoNew York

SDQ - LGA

SDQLGA

Santo Domingo Las Americas

jue. 4/3

2:54 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 38m

New York LaGuardia

lun. 4/7

11:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop26h 14m

$260

Santo DomingoNewark

SDQ - EWR

SDQEWR

Santo Domingo Las Americas

vie. 5/9

8:00 am-1:37 am

1 stop17h 37m

Newark

vie. 5/23

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$282

Santo DomingoNewark

SDQ - EWR

SDQEWR

Santo Domingo Las Americas

mié. 3/5

5:39 pm-9:21 am

1 stop16h 42m

Newark

lun. 3/10

5:45 am-3:49 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$284

Santo DomingoNewark

SDQ - EWR

SDQEWR

Santo Domingo Las Americas

jue. 3/6

2:29 pm-1:48 am

1 stop12h 19m

Newark

mié. 3/12

5:30 am-3:39 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$294

Santo DomingoNew York

SDQ - LGA

SDQLGA

Santo Domingo Las Americas

vie. 3/14

4:44 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 16m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 4/2

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$298

Santo DomingoNew York

SDQ - JFK

SDQJFK

Santo Domingo Las Americas

mié. 3/5

7:05 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/17

8:51 pm-12:54 am

Nonstop4h 03m

$307

Santo DomingoNew York

SDQ - JFK

SDQJFK

Santo Domingo Las Americas

mar. 3/4

4:28 am-7:30 am

Nonstop4h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/17

2:55 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$309

Santo DomingoNewark

SDQ - EWR

SDQEWR

Santo Domingo Las Americas

mié. 3/26

2:36 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Newark

sáb. 3/29

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$313

Santo DomingoNewark

SDQ - EWR

SDQEWR

Santo Domingo Las Americas

mié. 3/5

6:00 am-9:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

Newark

mié. 3/12

7:25 am-10:51 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$332

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santo Domingo to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santo Domingo-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santo Domingo-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santo Domingo-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santo Domingo-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santo Domingo-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santo Domingo to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Santo Domingo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Santo Domingo to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santo Domingo to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santo Domingo to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santo Domingo to New York. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santo Domingo to New York, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santo Domingo to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santo Domingo to New York (average of $236). Flying from Santo Domingo to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDQ to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santo Domingo to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santo Domingo to New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santo Domingo to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santo Domingo to New York. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santo Domingo to New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santo Domingo to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Santo Domingo to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.

The most flights from SDQ to NYC are scheduled on a Saturday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated febrero 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from Santo Domingo to New York. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,769 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santo Domingo to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santo Domingo to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Santo Domingo, you will be flying from Las Americas, which is the city’s only airport. Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) is located 17.5 mi from the center of Santo Domingo. There are 15 flights from Las Americas to New York per day from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santo Domingo to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santo Domingo to New York is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $273 and $307 round-trip. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santo Domingo to New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $182. Users have also found prices from $183 and $184 on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santo Domingo to New York?

    The most popular route from Santo Domingo to New York is Santo Domingo Las Americas - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Santo Domingo Las Americas - Newark or Santo Domingo Las Americas - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santo Domingo to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santo Domingo to New York on time: KLM (84%), Delta (83%), Air France (65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $191. While the most popular route (Santo Domingo Las Americas - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $259 on average our data indicates $733 when flying from Santo Domingo to New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santo Domingo to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santo Domingo to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santo Domingo to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santo Domingo to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santo Domingo to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santo Domingo to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santo Domingo to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santo Domingo to New York (average of $236). Flying from Santo Domingo to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Santo Domingo to New York

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Santo Domingo to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$169Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$188Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$218Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$387Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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