Flying from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) taking off from here.
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
Your flight from Phoenix to PUJ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Phoenix to PUJ departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From the centre of Phoenix, PHX is around 8 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Have an early flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix 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 a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Book a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport from C$231 or travel return from just C$348. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find flight tickets from Phoenix to PUJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Phoenix to PUJ. You don't need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Punta Cana, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Phoenix to PUJ for September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Cana
After locking in your flight from Phoenix 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:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Bavaro Beach, Manati Park Bavaro and an al bandera Dominicana Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Punta Cana itinerary.
Complete your Punta Cana trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Punta Cana. Explore the deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
