Punta Cana Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Punta Cana

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Punta Cana. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Punta Cana. Some of the top airlines that fly to Punta Cana are United Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and Copa to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Punta Cana as well as direct flights to Punta Cana through various airports located in the United States, Mexico and Central America.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Punta Cana.

   Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 

The best way to find cheap flights to Punta Cana is to book your flights to the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).  The Punta Cana International Airport is the largest airport in Dominican Republic and is the primary gateway into country.  As a result of it's size, the Punta Cana International Airport is the best airport to search for cheap to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic.  If you are searching for cheap flights to the Punta Cana Airport, please enter the airport code PUJ into the arrival city search box. For more information on the Punta Cana International Airport, please visit the Punta Cana Airport Information section below.

    Best Time To Fly To Punta Cana

The best time to fly to Punta Cana is between April – May, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has ended.  October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Punta Cana.  August is the cheapest month to fly to Punta Cana but also the worst for weather.  Spring is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Punta Cana.  If you are planning to fly during the busy travel season, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.  

    Cheap Flights From Punta Cana (PUJ) 

The Punta Cana International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Punta Cana. There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).  If you plan to fly within Dominican Republic, you will need to catch a domestic flight from the Punta Cana International Airport.  Most flights throughout Dominican Republic are handled by Air Century and InterCaribbean Airways.  To catch your domestic flight from the Punta Cana International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Punta Cana Airport Transportation

The Punta Cana International Airport is located 7.5 km south-east from the Punta Cana city center.  The best way to travel from the Punta Cana International Airport to the Punta Cana city center is to take either an airport super shuttle, a taxis, a shared private sedan or rental a car.  Shuttles or taxi's take about 13 minutes to travel from the Punta Cana International Airport to the Punta Cana city center.  You can get anywhere by taxi, bus or car rental once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Dominican Republic, you will probably want to get a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Punta Cana International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Punta Cana.  

   Top Things To Do In Punta Cana

The Coconut Coast of Punta Cana is filled with stunning beach resorts such as Barbaro Beach and Macao Beach. Drive out to Hoyo Azul the “Blue Hole” for an exhilarating time zip lining or walking through the lush terrain to see some of the island’s waterfalls. Manati Park a lovely nature park that attracts many visitors coming to Punta Cana.  Dolphin Island offers visitors an opportunity to swim with dolphins.  Saona Island is perfect for those looking to get away from the crowds. The island is a protected nature reserve where you might see starfish and sea turtles laying their eggs. Scape Park is a fun limestone nature park. Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park offers freshwater lagoons perfect for swimming and diving. The Marinarium is a unique water attraction where travelers can snorkel (safely) with nurse sharks and sting rays.