Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YVR to PUJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Rs60,407 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs91,185. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to PUJ, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vancouver International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to central Punta Cana has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Punta Cana in May.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to PUJ in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, 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 your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.