Travelling from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Las Vegas. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) departing from here.
Punta Cana is three hours ahead of Las Vegas. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Las Vegas to PUJ, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Las Vegas to PUJ departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
LAS is about 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Whether you have an early flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) scores top marks for on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that take off from LAS land on time.
LAS's address is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport is R 2,553. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,764. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Las Vegas to PUJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). July is when most people travel to Punta Cana. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
When booking your Las Vegas to PUJ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (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 after locking in your flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are attractions you won't want to skip in Punta Cana.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to discover more of the Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its top sights. From Alcazar de Colon to The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod, your itinerary will be busy.
Santo Domingo Este is another standout destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without dropping by Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
