Travelling from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is four hours ahead of Las Vegas. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Las Vegas to PUJ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like March, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Las Vegas to PUJ leaving from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kms (5 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport:
Of the departures from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PUJ:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Central Punta Cana is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Punta Cana International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, £94 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £191. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Las Vegas to PUJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is when most people book flights from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Visit Punta Cana in December for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Las Vegas to PUJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Punta Cana International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Punta Cana:
Your Punta Cana visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Beach Activities/rentals.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kms (100 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kms (95 miles) west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without dropping by Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.