Travelling from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Santo Domingo's main airports, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ). Explore the options for booking a flight from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) jetting off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 35 minutes.
Punta Cana (where Punta Cana International Airport is located) and Santo Domingo share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Santo Domingo to PUJ.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Direct flights from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) operate from here.
Air Caraibes is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport leaving from SDQ.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Air Caraibes from SDQ to PUJ.
With a reliable 100.0% of services arriving as planned, Air Caraibes is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
SDQ is around 32 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Las Americas International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
72.45% of flights that leave from Las Americas International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
JBQ is around 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Getting to the airport on time before your Santo Domingo to PUJ flight is easier when you stay near Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport. If you have an early departure, Micro Hotel Condo Suites will have you a quick ride from check-in.
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 Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Punta Cana and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Currently, ج.م. 7,289 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 16,130. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Santo Domingo to PUJ by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
May is the quietest month for flights from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Santo Domingo to PUJ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
Once you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation 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. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are major attractions which should be on any good Punta Cana itinerary.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to explore more of the Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading sights. From Alcazar de Colon to The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
