Flying from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Fort Lauderdale one hour behind Punta Cana.
Flights from PUJ to FLL start at 11:00 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 17:45 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flights.
Your PUJ to FLL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
JetBlue offers direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Fort Lauderdale — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
JetBlue is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
JetBlue is the most punctual carrier that operates PUJ to FLL flights. A dependable 80.7% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PUJ and FLL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
At the moment, R 2,939 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,124. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from PUJ to FLL by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Punta Cana Airport, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Punta Cana Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PUJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Consider booking a hotel near FLL if you have a late Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in March.
Book your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport for August if you want to go to Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUJ to FLL in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.