Visit Punta Cana in May 2026

Everything you need to know about flying to Punta Cana (PUJ) in May — weather, pricing trends, and booking tips.

Weather & Conditions

May is shoulder season with warm weather and improving deals.

Season: spring in Dominican Republic

Shoulder season — fares beginning to drop

Tip: Flexible dates can save 20-30%.

JFK → PUJMIA → PUJATL → PUJORD → PUJCLT → PUJ

Set a Pointify fare alert for PUJ to get notified when prices drop.
Compare cash fares against points redemptions — May shoulder pricing often favors cash bookings.
Check transfer partners like Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards for award availability to Punta Cana.
Fly mid-week (Tuesday–Thursday) for the lowest May fares to PUJ.

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