Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale.
Flights from FLL to PUJ start from 06:45 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 15:10 with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your FLL to PUJ flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
JetBlue Airways is your gateway to discovering Punta Cana (and perhaps some other great corners of Dominican Republic!). Browse the direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with JetBlue Airways on this route.
With a reliable 82.86% of services arriving on schedule, JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record for FLL to PUJ flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FLL and PUJ:
Las Americas International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is R 1,572. A round-trip fare is currently R 3,456. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from FLL to PUJ, book your journey five months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FLL to PUJ.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near FLL:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest 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)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Punta Cana. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FLL to PUJ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've experienced Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are key reasons to visit.