Travelling from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Monterrey. Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) jetting off from here.
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Monterrey.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Monterrey to PUJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Monterrey to PUJ with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MTY and PUJ include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Monterrey, MTY can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport:
When it comes to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport's on-time performance, 68.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel near PUJ if you're catching a late flight from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport is C$220. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$530. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Monterrey to PUJ, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). July is when most people visit Punta Cana. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in May.
Book a Monterrey to PUJ flight ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Monterrey to Punta Cana International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are top attractions which should feature on any good Punta Cana itinerary.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Santo Domingo Este is another standout destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without seeing Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.