Flying from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana is one hour ahead of Rochester and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your ROC to PUJ flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rochester Airport to Punta Cana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ROC and PUJ include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
The address for ROC is 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Of all flights leaving Rochester Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Rochester Airport from central Rochester, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ROC? If you're boarding an early flight from Rochester Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PUJ if you're catching a late Rochester Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Punta Cana and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Rochester Airport to Punta Cana Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Rochester 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 (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ROC to PUJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are key highlights.