Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Houston.
Flights from IAH to PUJ start from 07:40 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 10:29 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of eight weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your IAH to PUJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering Punta Cana (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Dominican Republic!). Check out the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 73.33% of its services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAH to PUJ flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and PUJ:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
ج.م. 6,953 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 18,421. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAH to PUJ.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from IAH to PUJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near PUJ if you have a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Settle into 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 top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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)
March is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Punta Cana in May.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to PUJ in March. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in 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 highlights.
