Flying from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
San Juan's main base, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Approximately 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as San Juan. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
The busiest route is from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), with 27 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJU to PUJ is the 06:10 Frontier Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 19:06 with jetBlue.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from San Juan to PUJ.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
You can take a direct flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
If you plan to leave from SJU, you can catch a direct flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport with Frontier Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from San Juan to PUJ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
From the centre of San Juan, SJU is approximately 8 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport. Stay at 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 your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
For a one-way ticket from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport, R 1,468 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 3,169. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from San Juan to PUJ.
To snag the best price on your tickets from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport, plan your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Punta Cana, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from San Juan to PUJ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Visit in March if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 22ºC and 28ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Juan to Punta Cana International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Punta Cana is to explore its top sights. Highlights include Bavaro Beach, Manati Park Bavaro and an al bandera Dominicana Park.
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