Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
New York and Punta Cana follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGA to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from LaGuardia 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. Here are some options between LGA and PUJ:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is 140 €. A return fare right now is 301 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGA to PUJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGA to PUJ.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LGA land at their destination as scheduled 80.0% of the time.
LaGuardia Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGA:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel near PUJ if you have a late LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's main sights.
To get 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
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGA to PUJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop 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.