Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana is one hour ahead of Lima and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from LIM to PUJ start at 00:50 — the earliest with Sky Airline. The last departure is at 12:30 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, there are 26 weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LIM to PUJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Punta Cana (and then exploring more of Dominican Republic!) is a breeze with Sky Airline. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Sky Airline is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 86.52% of services arriving as scheduled, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier offering LIM to PUJ flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LIM and PUJ include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
£114 is currently the best price for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £227. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from LIM to PUJ, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LIM to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from LIM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Jorge Chavez International Airport is about 6 miles from central Lima. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LIM. Whether you have an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Punta Cana and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Punta Cana. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIM to PUJ in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other corners of Dominican Republic. Journey around 100 miles west to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, about 90 miles west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are key reasons to visit.