Flying from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Charleston and Punta Cana are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CHS to PUJ flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CHS and PUJ include:
Miami International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is $270. A return fare right now is $580. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHS to PUJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CHS to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
81.5% of flights departing from Charleston International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CHS.
To get to Charleston International Airport from central Charleston, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 3 hours 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CHS? If you're catching an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PUJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Punta Cana. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Charleston International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CHS to PUJ in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without dropping by Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.