Flying from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Santa Cruz and Punta Cana are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Leave plenty of time to make your VVI to PUJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is R 7,006. A round-trip fare is currently R 12,501. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VVI to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
62.94% of flights departing from Viru Viru International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Viru Viru International Airport from central Santa Cruz, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near VVI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel near PUJ if you're taking a late Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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)
March is the busiest month for flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Punta Cana in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from VVI 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
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic you should also see. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like 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 trip is complete without dropping by Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
