Travelling from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Punta Cana.
There are 13 Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport flights every week.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PUJ to MCO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Orlando (and then other destinations in the United States) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is jetBlue.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PUJ to MCO flights. A reliable 90.32% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PUJ and MCO:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, Rs52,143 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs93,156. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PUJ to MCO.
The cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
74% of flights taking off from Punta Cana Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Punta Cana Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near PUJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're arriving on a late Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MCO:
Grab a Orlando International Airport rental car and discover Orlando and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport to the centre of Orlando has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Orlando. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Orlando is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Punta Cana Airport to Orlando International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PUJ to MCO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Miami, about 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key highlights.

