Flying from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Fort Lauderdale is one hour behind Punta Cana.
The most popular route is from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). You can choose from 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PUJ to FLL is the 11:00 JetBlue Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 17:45 with JetBlue Airways.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PUJ to Fort Lauderdale flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Direct Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets are available for booking. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will be your arrival point.
JetBlue Airways is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from PUJ to Fort Lauderdale with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
PUJ is around 14 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to PUJ? If you're catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the flights that depart from Punta Cana International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale
The best price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight is R 2,598. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,378. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PUJ to Fort Lauderdale.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from PUJ to Fort Lauderdale.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the most popular month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in December.
Before booking a Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PUJ to Fort Lauderdale around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are highlights which should be on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.