Travelling from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Tampa.
Give yourself enough time to make your TPA to PUJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Frontier Airlines has direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Punta Cana — and maybe even more of Dominican Republic if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Frontier Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is R 2,007. A return ticket is currently R 4,856. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from TPA to PUJ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Of the flights that depart from Tampa International Airport, 78.59% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Tampa International Airport from central Tampa, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near TPA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're getting in on a late Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near PUJ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Punta Cana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to central Punta Cana has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Punta Cana in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Tampa International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TPA to PUJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without visiting Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
