Which Airport Should You Fly Into for Punta Cana? PUJ, SDQ and LRM Compared

PUJ for a Punta Cana resort stay

Punta Cana International Airport is the first option to price for Bávaro, Cap Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Macao and Uvero Alto. Those resorts are spread along the coast, so request a quote for the exact property. If your booking says only “Punta Cana”, check the address in our guide to where to stay. Once you have chosen PUJ, the PUJ arrival guide explains the terminal and pickup.

SDQ when the flight or itinerary makes sense

Las Américas Airport serves Santo Domingo. For a resort stay in Punta Cana, compare the extra road time and cost in both directions. A useful direct flight or a first night in the capital can change the decision. If you land late, ask about pickup availability and hotel reception hours before paying for the flight.

LRM for La Romana, Bayahibe and Dominicus

La Romana International Airport is worth checking if your hotel is in Casa de Campo, Bayahibe or Dominicus and the flights work for your dates. PUJ is also an option for these areas. If your hotel is in Bávaro, price that exact trip from LRM instead of judging by the airport name. The Bayahibe and Dominicus guide helps you place your hotel.

Compare the entire trip

Example only: two tickets save $45 each through SDQ, but the two road transfers together cost $120 more. The group spends $30 more before baggage or time is counted. Compare the same baggage allowance, vehicle capacity and door-to-door time. If the return leaves from a different airport, price each leg separately. Give the provider both airport codes and ask about child seats, luggage and arrival after midnight. See the airport transfer options.

AI-generated illustration of a generic coastal airport.