Travelling from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana three hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
To ensure you catch your SLC to PUJ flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SLC and PUJ include:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Right now, $418 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $888. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLC to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from SLC to PUJ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SLC arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Salt Lake City Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SLC:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PUJ:
Follow your own route with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Punta Cana. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Punta Cana Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SLC to PUJ in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without visiting Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.