Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana three hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you get on your PHX to PUJ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PHX and PUJ:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
R 2,887 is currently the best price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,200. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHX to PUJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHX to PUJ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination without delay.
To get to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from central Phoenix, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near PHX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Follow your own route with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Punta Cana in May.
Lock in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHX to PUJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other parts of Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its top attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.