Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Philadelphia and Punta Cana are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from PHL to PUJ start from 06:40 — the earliest with Frontier Airlines. The latest departure is at 10:46 with Spirit Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL 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 time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Punta Cana (and then other destinations in Dominican Republic) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PHL to PUJ flights, with 85.58% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and PUJ:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is 84 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 188 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from PHL to PUJ by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHL to PUJ.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PHL:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Punta Cana and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to central Punta Cana has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Punta Cana in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PHL 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 loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among its highlights.