Flying from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Phoenix. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
Your flight from Phoenix to PUJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 20 miles from central Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
PHX is about 5 miles from central Phoenix. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Phoenix to PUJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport get to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Whether just for an hour or two or a weekend, a stopover can make your journey feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), you can book a plane ticket from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) stopping at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Making your way to AZA from the center of Phoenix? The airport is located around 35 miles away, and getting there takes about 40 minutes by car.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from AZA make it to their destination within the expected time frame 78.65% of the time.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near PUJ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Punta Cana and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
$173 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport. A return flight starts at $369. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to PUJ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). July is when most people travel to Punta Cana. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Lock in a Phoenix to PUJ plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 77ºF to 90ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport in March if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 72ºF and 82ºF.
More about Punta Cana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Punta Cana right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Punta Cana International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Punta Cana when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Playa Bavaro Punta Cana followed by Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to discover more of the Dominican Republic. Journey about 100 miles west to Santo Domingo to check off its must-visit 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.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, roughly 95 miles west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are the start of reasons to visit.
