Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Lima.
Choose from 33 weekly Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest you can take. Arajet operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Leave enough time to catch your LIM to PUJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport, so jetting to Punta Cana (and then discovering more of the Dominican Republic!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is LATAM Airlines.
With 78.13% of services arriving as scheduled, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier operating LIM to PUJ flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LIM and PUJ include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
$244 is currently the best price for a one-way Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Return flights start from $480. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LIM to PUJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LIM to PUJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LIM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Lima Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lima. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel near PUJ if you're taking a late Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Punta Cana in September.
Lock in your flight from Lima Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you'd like to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIM to PUJ in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic you should also see. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you want to check out another major stop in the Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are among its highlights.