Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana is two hours ahead of San Salvador and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Your SAL to PUJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAL and PUJ include:
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
R 4,261 is the lowest price for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,356. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAL to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SAL to PUJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84.27% of flights that depart SAL land on time.
El Salvador International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central San Salvador. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAL? If you're catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Reserve a hotel close to PUJ if you have a late El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAL to PUJ in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another favourite destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
