How to find cheap flights to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Right now, C$169 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Punta Cana International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to PUJ for C$278.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Punta Cana, where Punta Cana International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Punta Cana by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will let you browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Punta Cana International Airport.
Best time to go to Punta Cana
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Punta Cana.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PUJ.
If you want to experience Punta Cana at its liveliest, lock in your flights to PUJ for July. Taking a trip during peak seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in May if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Punta Cana are typically cheaper.
Check the weather before travelling. September brings the warmest days in Punta Cana, averaging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF), March is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? January is the driest month in Punta Cana, averaging two days of rain.
August brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Get to Punta Cana in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Punta Cana International Airport:
TUI.nl has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it an excellent choice when reserving your PUJ plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-4 timezone at PUJ.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to PUJ? These hotels close to Punta Cana International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Punta Cana adventure sooner by grabbing a car rental in PUJ. amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers to take your pick of here.
Punta Cana International Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This number reflects how often departing flights from PUJ complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Punta Cana from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
PUJ is located about 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana.
You'll get to the centre in around 30 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to PUJ.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Punta Cana:
Punta Cana highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Punta Cana:
Cap Cana: Located around 5 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Marina Cap Cana: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kilometres south of the heart of Punta Cana.
How to get to San Pedro de Macorís from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Headed to the nearby city of San Pedro de Macorís? It's about 113 kilometres from PUJ. Allow around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to La Romana
La Romana is another city that's easy to reach from Punta Cana International Airport. It's about 64 kilometres away.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Up for more adventures? Santo Domingo is a must-do while you're in the Dominican Republic. It's around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana and features Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod. The main airport for this city is Las Americas International Airport (SDQ).
Santo Domingo Este is another top destination in the Dominican Republic and is roughly 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Zero in on some of the best places like Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
Make room for one more stop with San Pedro de Macorís. Roughly 97 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Pedro Mir Ecological Park, Malecon San Pedro de Macoris and Cueva de las Maravillas are reasons to go.
