Flying from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Sao Paulo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport flight is 7 hours 10 minutes.
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Sao Paulo.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the most popular route. Arajet operates the earliest flight at 4:23am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from GRU to PUJ is with Arajet at 9:50pm.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to PUJ won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get there in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) can be booked from here.
Arajet is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport leaving from GRU.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between GRU and PUJ is Arajet.
With 72.97% of its services arriving as scheduled, GOL Linhas Aéreas is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to PUJ with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRU and PUJ include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Sao Paulo to PUJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
75% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport flight:
Flights departing from VCP reach their destination on schedule 74% of the time.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near PUJ if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport is ₹ 15,792. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 34,077. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from Sao Paulo to PUJ by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
August is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Sao Paulo to PUJ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). March is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to PUJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
March has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Punta Cana International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Beach Activities/rentals are attractions you won't want to skip in Punta Cana.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other corners of the Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its must-visit sights. From Catedral Primada de las Americas to Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Santo Domingo Este is another standout destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without experiencing Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
