{"response": {"Key": "PUJ-PR", "orig": {"code": "PUJ", "type": "airport", "city": "Punta Cana", "fullCity": "Punta Cana, Dominican Republic", "airport": "Punta Cana Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "PR", "type": "country", "country": "Puerto Rico"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Puerto Rico can I fly to from Punta Cana?", "answer": "From Punta Cana you can fly non-stop to San Juan on Frontier, JetBlue and Spirit. Other cities like Aguadilla, Ponce and Mayaguez require a connection in San Juan or a U.S. hub. San Juan is the main gateway for beaches, history and onward flights to Vieques or Culebra."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Punta Cana to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "From Punta Cana to Puerto Rico, non-stop flights to San Juan take about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. One-stop itineraries via other Caribbean hubs can stretch to 4 to 6 hours, and westbound flights against prevailing winds may be slightly longer."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Punta Cana to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Punta Cana to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Airlines such as JetBlue and Frontier operate this route, with a flight time of approximately one hour. If non-stop options are not available on your travel dates, common one-stop routings connect through Miami or Panama City, with total travel times around 4 to 6 hours."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Punta Cana to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "JetBlue and Frontier offer non-stop flights from Punta Cana to San Juan. One-stop options include American via Miami and Copa via Panama."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Puerto Rico?", "answer": "San Juan is the main gateway with colonial landmarks and beaches. Rincon draws surfers and whale watchers, Ponce offers historic architecture and Vieques is known for its bioluminescent bay."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Puerto Rico are best to fly into from Punta Cana?", "answer": "From Punta Cana to Puerto Rico, San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín is the only major international gateway with direct flights from the Dominican Republic. It offers the most long-haul connections and is the best hub for exploring the main island. Aguadilla and Ponce have limited regional service, while Vieques and Culebra are reachable via San Juan for resort stays."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico?", "answer": "For Puerto Rico, the best time to visit is from mid-April to June, after the busy winter season but before the rainy hurricane season peaks. You'll find lower prices and fewer crowds, with warm, pleasant weather."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Punta Cana Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Punta Cana's city center, the most popular and fastest way to reach Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is by pre-arranged shuttle or private transfer, often booked through hotels or resorts, which offers door-to-door convenience. Taxis are readily available and provide a direct, comfortable ride at a moderate cost. Ride-share services like Uber are not widely available, so taxis and shuttles are the main options. Driving yourself is possible with rental cars and airport parking, but it is less common due to the ease of pre-booked transportation.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pujali", "title": "Pujali", "time_published": "2026-06-28T03:10:44Z"}, {"url": "https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com/en/", "title": "Punta Cana International Airport - Welcome to PUJ Airport", "favicon": "https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com/templates/yoo_chester/apple_touch_icon.png"}, {"url": "https://puntacanainternationalairport.com/en/airport-services/item/gastronomy", "title": "Food Court at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)", "time_published": "2020-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Thiruvananthapuram", "title": "Transport in Thiruvananthapuram", "time_published": "2026-01-13T16:31:00Z"}, {"url": "https://puntacanainternationalairport.com/en/airport-services/private-aviation", "title": "Private Aviation at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)", "time_published": "2020-02-19T00:00:00Z"}]}}}}