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Before boarding your flight for Punta Cana, you must exchange a few US Dollars for the local currency to aid in your transactions. Fort Lauderdale has many currency exchange shops, although not all are easily accessible from the departures section. For travelers departing from the airport, the most conveniently located currency exchanges can be found on Terminals 2 and 4 in the Business Service Center.

If you’re traveling with a pet or service animal, you will be happy to know that Punta Cana International Airport has many pet relief areas where you can take your four-legged friend. The nearest one to the arrivals section is Terminal B near Gate B2. It can be accessed at any time of the day, throughout the week, and features a wide range of amenities, such as artificial turf, a sink, a soap dispenser, and paper.

There are thousands of parking spaces at Fort Lauderdale International Airport and a few extra hundred off-site. If you want to leave your car at the airport, you should consider the long-term parking options since they are more economical over an extended period of time. They include the Hibiscus Garage, Palm Garage, and Economy Lots. Parking inside the airport costs about $15 per day, while some off-site facilities charge as low as $5 for each day. These off-site garages offer a free shuttle to the airport, so if you’re looking to save some cash, they’ve got the best options.

FLL Airport is roughly 4 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale. If you need to get to the airport as quickly as possible, taking a taxi gives you the best chance as it takes just about 10min, assuming normal traffic and weather conditions. If you would rather use public transport, then you will need to head to Broward Blvd and take the 01 bus towards Aventura Mall. You’ll get dropped off at the Airport Station. This can take about 30min.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only JetBlue operates flights between Fort Lauderdale and Punta Cana.

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Punta Cana (PUJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $339 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $410 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 16% of one-stop connections
• San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $384 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Punta Cana are Playa Juanillo, Catalonia Caribe Golf Club and Punta Espada Golf Course. These are among the most viewed places in Punta Cana on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana:

• Earliest: departs at 10:09 am and lands at 12:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:16 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $407. Book 2 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana takes 2h 26m, covering 913 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $320 to $1,793. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 46m, compared with 7h 16m via Orlando (MCO) and 7h 57m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Infinity Car Rental
• Zezgo
• Alamo
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana range from $302 to $550, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.