Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Caracas.
Your CCS to PUJ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Rutaca is your gateway to exploring Punta Cana (and maybe even some other great parts of Dominican Republic!). Browse the direct flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Rutaca on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CCS and PUJ:
Las Americas International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, 309 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 405 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CCS to PUJ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CCS to PUJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Of the flights that depart from Simon Bolivar International Airport, 59.05% touch down on time at their destination.
Simon Bolivar International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Caracas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CCS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PUJ if you're on a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Punta Cana and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Simon Bolivar 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). Lock in your flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CCS to PUJ in March if you want to travel in 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 going for it, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.