Flying from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) jetting off from here.
The average duration of a direct Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport flight is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Montreal. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the most popular route. There are 25 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Arajet at 10:30pm. Opt for the first YUL to PUJ departure with Sunwing at 6:45am if you'd rather not wait around.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to PUJ.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) depart from this terminal.
At YUL, there's a range of carriers offering direct flights from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport, including:
Most travellers choose to book seats with Air Transat between YUL and PUJ.
Air Canada is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
YUL is about 26 kms (16 miles) from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can get to YHU from central Montreal in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to PUJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PUJ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, £122 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £218. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Montreal to PUJ, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Visit Punta Cana in May for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Montreal to PUJ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Punta Cana International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Punta Cana visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kms (100 miles) west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Around 153 kms (95 miles) west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.