Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is six hours ahead of Honolulu.
To ensure you catch your HNL to PUJ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HNL and PUJ:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Currently, $564 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,462. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HNL to PUJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HNL to PUJ.
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Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
84.42% of flights leaving Daniel K. Inouye International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from HNL.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near HNL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Reserve a hotel close to PUJ if you're catching a late Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Punta Cana in May.
Book your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HNL to PUJ in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another standout destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without experiencing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.