Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour behind Montevideo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MVD to PUJ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MVD and PUJ include:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Currently, 316 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 618 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MVD to PUJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MVD to PUJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart MVD land on time.
To get to Montevideo Airport from central Montevideo, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MVD:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to PUJ if you have a late Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport to the centre of Punta Cana has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Punta Cana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Montevideo Airport to Punta Cana Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MVD to PUJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've visited Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other corners of the Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Catedral Primada de las Americas to Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without visiting Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.