Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Jacksonville and Punta Cana share the same timezone, UTC-4.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your JAX to PUJ flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between JAX and PUJ:
Miami International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Right now, R 3,013 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,432. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from JAX to PUJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The address for JAX is 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
80.42% of flights leaving Jacksonville International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from JAX.
Central Jacksonville to Jacksonville International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to JAX:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Get your adventure underway 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 secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Punta Cana in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JAX to PUJ in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without visiting Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
