Travelling from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Punta Cana.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PUJ to MSY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Punta Cana Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PUJ and MSY include:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to Punta Cana Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Punta Cana Airport from central Punta Cana, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PUJ:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Consider booking a hotel near MSY if you're catching a late Punta Cana Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and chase adventure across New Orleans and beyond.
Booking your ride from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New Orleans in March.
Book your flight from Punta Cana Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport for August if you'd like to visit New Orleans during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to MSY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Montgomery is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without dropping by Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.
