Travelling from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Check out your options for leaving Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average time for a direct flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport is 4 hours 21 minutes.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), with 53 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to PUJ is the 06:15 Sunwing Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 16:45 with Sunwing Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to PUJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can jump on a direct flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Direct flights from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport are available from a variety of airlines at YYZ. Travel with one of these:
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)? Check out the fares jetting out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Toronto to PUJ leaving from YTZ. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat with one of these carriers and you'll be there before you realise it:
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and PUJ:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to PUJ? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PUJ:
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
P7,821 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport. Return flights start from P15,271. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 7 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Toronto to PUJ then.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Punta Cana in May when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Punta Cana. The warmest month is September. Lock in your flights from Toronto to PUJ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Punta Cana International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Bavaro Beach, Manati Park Bavaro and an al bandera Dominicana Park are top sights which should feature on any good Punta Cana itinerary.
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