Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Punta Cana and Durham follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PUJ to RDU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PUJ and RDU include:
Orlando International Airport
Miami International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
136 € is the lowest price for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Return flights start at 284 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PUJ to RDU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from PUJ to RDU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Punta Cana International Airport, 72.84% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PUJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RDU if you're catching a late Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience more of Durham and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Durham in May.
Lock in your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to RDU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
If you want to check out another major destination in United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are among its highlights.
