Flying from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Houston: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Houston is one hour behind Punta Cana, where Punta Cana International Airport is located. Houston observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most traveled route, with five flights a week to choose from. You can fly from PUJ to IAH at 12:10 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your PUJ to Houston flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Start your journey at PUJ and travel nonstop to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). That will be your arrival point when searching for Punta Cana International Airport to Houston tickets.
Book your ticket with United Airlines. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from PUJ to Houston. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
To get to PUJ from central Punta Cana, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PUJ:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Punta Cana International Airport, 72.84% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Houston
ر.ق. 583 is currently the best price for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Houston flight. A return flight ticket starts from ر.ق. 1,079. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from PUJ to Houston, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
May is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on Punta Cana International Airport to Houston tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to IAH if you're coming in on a late flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Houston and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from PUJ to Houston.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The centre of Houston is around 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). After your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PUJ to Houston flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
William P. Hobby Airport is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
Plan your trip to Houston during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Punta Cana International Airport to Houston flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PUJ to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and The Houston Museum of Natural Science are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Houston itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hermann Park.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another essential stop in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
