Flying from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Quito.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your UIO to PUJ flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Punta Cana (and then exploring more of the Dominican Republic!) is easy with Aeroregional. This popular airline has direct flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Aeroregional is the top choice for travellers on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, Rs64,572 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs107,173. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from UIO to PUJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
89% of flights departing from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of UIO.
To reach Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport from central Quito, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to UIO:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Grab a Punta Cana Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you'd like to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from UIO to PUJ in March. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to discover more of the Dominican Republic. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its top sights. From Catedral Primada de las Americas to Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Start your sightseeing at Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.


