Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take 4 hours 1 minute. Punta Cana and New York are in the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't have to change your watch once you land.
Every week, there are 27 flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 07:00 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from EWR to PUJ is 19:15 with United Airlines.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
United Airlines has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Punta Cana — plus maybe even more of Dominican Republic if time allows.
To break up your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the EWR - PUJ route include:
Orlando International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Dominican Republic, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from EWR to PUJ.
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PUJ:
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 28 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 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near EWR? If you're on an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
More about Punta Cana
Once you've locked in your flights from EWR to PUJ, you'll want to find a place to stay in Punta Cana. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Bavaro Beach, Manati Park Bavaro and an al bandera Dominicana Park are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Punta Cana itinerary.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is $142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $315. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to PUJ, book your trip 2 months before the departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Punta Cana in May.
Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EWR to PUJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.