Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana two hours ahead of Guadalajara.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GDL to PUJ flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between GDL and PUJ:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Tocumen International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is ج.م. 10,967. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 21,739. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GDL to PUJ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GDL to PUJ.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of all flights leaving Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Guadalajara to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GDL? If you're catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel near PUJ if you have a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GDL to PUJ in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're eager to discover another side of Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among the biggest draws.