Travelling from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana is two hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your PVR to PUJ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like March? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVR and PUJ include:
Calgary International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
181 € is the best price for a one-way Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 403 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from PVR to PUJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from PVR to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
When it comes to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport from central Puerto Vallarta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PVR:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're getting in on a late Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near PUJ:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Punta Cana in May.
Before locking in your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVR to PUJ in March. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without experiencing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.