Flying from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Punta Cana.
Flights from PUJ to JFK start from 10:50 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 44 weekly Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PUJ to JFK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like March, it's a good idea to get to the airport 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.
With direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to New York (and then other parts of United States) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 78.72% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PUJ to JFK flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between PUJ and JFK:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is 118 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 244 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from PUJ to JFK, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PUJ to JFK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
72.84% of flights departing from Punta Cana International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PUJ:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider staying in a hotel near JFK if you have a late Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience more of New York and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you want to go to New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PUJ to JFK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.