Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
4 hours 44 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Houston is 1 hour behind Punta Cana and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport start from 07:40 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 15:20 service with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 8 services every week between PUJ and IAH.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PUJ and IAH are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is $246. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $471. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from PUJ to IAH, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap flight tickets from PUJ to IAH every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
To reach Punta Cana International Airport from central Punta Cana, it takes around 28 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PUJ:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Reserve a hotel close to IAH if you're on a late flight from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from PUJ to IAH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by finding an amazing stay. Once you've booked your flight from PUJ to IAH, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Houston itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hermann Park.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Houston getaway.