Flying from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of White Plains.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your HPN to PUJ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Westchester County Airport to Punta Cana Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HPN and PUJ:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Westchester County Airport (HPN)
The address for HPN is 240 Airport Road, Suite 202.
Of all flights leaving Westchester County Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Central White Plains to Westchester County Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Westchester County Airport to Punta Cana Airport off to an easy start. Just a short ride from HPN, stay at Sonesta White Plains Downtown and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Westchester County Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Westchester County Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Punta Cana. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Westchester County Airport to Punta Cana Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HPN to PUJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
