Travelling from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana four hours ahead of Oakland.
Give yourself enough time to make your OAK to PUJ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OAK and PUJ include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight is 238 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 513 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OAK to PUJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Finding cheap flights from OAK to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from OAK arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Oakland to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to OAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
If you're getting in on a late Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near PUJ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport to the centre of Punta Cana has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you'd like to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OAK to PUJ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.