Travelling from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) leaving from here.
4 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
Punta Cana is one hour ahead of Ottawa. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services each week. You can travel from YOW to PUJ on Air Transat's 6am flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to PUJ, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Fly without interruptions from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Direct flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) can be booked from here.
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport out of YOW include:
Most travellers choose to book seats with WestJet from YOW to PUJ.
Air Canada is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Follow your own route with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and find adventure across Punta Cana and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, central Punta Cana is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
$386 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport. A return flight starts from $737. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Ottawa to PUJ, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Punta Cana. March is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Ottawa to PUJ plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport in March if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Punta Cana trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are among its highlights.