Flying from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport is 5 hours 12 minutes.
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 07:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from MSP to PUJ is with Sun Country Airlines at 09:14.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Minneapolis to PUJ. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport with Delta. This top carrier operates services from MSP.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Minneapolis to PUJ that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MSP and PUJ include:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
From central Minneapolis, MSP is around 21 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Looking for a handy hotel near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport is C$259. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$668. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from Minneapolis to PUJ.
The cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Punta Cana, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Punta Cana. The warmest month is September. Book your flights from Minneapolis to PUJ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Punta Cana
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Punta Cana:
Bavaro Beach and Manati Park Bavaro are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Punta Cana to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at an al bandera Dominicana Park.
Complete your Punta Cana trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Punta Cana and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Minneapolis to Punta Cana International Airport.

