Travelling from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Roanoke and Punta Cana follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Your ROA to PUJ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ROA and PUJ:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, $582 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $768. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ROA to PUJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ROA to PUJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
You'll find ROA at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Of all flights departing from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, 68.76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Roanoke. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ROA:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Punta Cana and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Punta Cana in May.
When booking your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROA to PUJ in March. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in Dominican Republic. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.