Travelling from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Calgary.
Leave plenty of time to make your YYC to PUJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Punta Cana (and maybe even some other great corners of the Dominican Republic!). Check out the direct flights from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier operating YYC to PUJ flights. A reliable 81.48% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
$338 is currently the best price for a one-way Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Return flights start from $600. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYC to PUJ.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from YYC to PUJ.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights leaving Calgary Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Central Calgary to Calgary Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YYC? If you're boarding an early flight from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PUJ if you have a late Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Punta Cana in September.
Before locking in your flight from Calgary Airport to Punta Cana Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YYC to PUJ in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to discover more of the Dominican Republic. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading attractions. 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 favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. Start your sightseeing at Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.