Flying from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Punta Cana and Caracas share the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from PUJ to CCS start at 14:20 — the earliest with Rutaca. The latest departure is at 14:20 with Rutaca. Overall, there are four weekly Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PUJ to CCS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Rutaca is your gateway to discovering Caracas (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Venezuela!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Rutaca is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PUJ and CCS:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
214 € is the lowest price for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 596 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from PUJ to CCS, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PUJ to CCS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
72.84% of flights that depart Punta Cana International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Punta Cana International Airport from central Punta Cana, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PUJ:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and explore beyond Caracas's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Simon Bolivar International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Caracas is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Caracas in February.
The warmest month in Caracas is April, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to CCS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've seen Caracas, now it's time to discover other parts of Venezuela. Journey around 80 kilometres west to Maracay to check off its leading attractions. From El Ejército Las Ballenas Park to Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres west of Caracas, Valencia is another favourite stop in Venezuela. No visit is complete without checking out Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.
