Travelling from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) taking off from here.
5 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
Punta Cana is one hour ahead of Minneapolis. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
You can pick from 5 direct flights each week between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). This is the busiest route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 7:05am departure from MSP to PUJ.
Your flight from Minneapolis to PUJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can book a direct flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
You can get away on a direct flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This top carrier operates departures from MSP.
Delta Air Lines ranks first in bookings for flights from MSP to PUJ.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Delta Air Lines. Its services land as planned 79.03% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Minneapolis to PUJ that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MSP and PUJ include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
77.37% of flights taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel near PUJ if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, C$250 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$534. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Minneapolis to PUJ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Visit Punta Cana in May for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Minneapolis to PUJ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Punta Cana
After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Punta Cana:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are major attractions which should be on every Punta Cana itinerary.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to discover other corners of the Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its top attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod, your itinerary will be busy.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without visiting Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.