Nashville to Punta Cana (BNA–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1154
WN Southwest
B38M
7:01 AM
CDT
11:44 AM
AST
3h 43m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1736
WN Southwest
738
6:00 PM
AST TB
8:47 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 5h 24m F9LXJWN B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 32m AFAMDL DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 45m ADG4WN ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 5h 51m AAATBA AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
SJU San Juan 6h 6m WN B6DMF9 San Juan (SJU) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 6m AAWN AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 39m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
IAD Dulles 7h 1m AVAZCM UA Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana flights
STL St Louis 7h 4m WN F9WN St Louis (STL) to Punta Cana flights
CUN Cancún 7h 10m WN ARDM Cancún (CUN) to Punta Cana flights
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Nashville to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,648 mi 3h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

BNA–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,648 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 3h43 56%
AA American Airlines 0 56% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 0 56%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,008
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → PUJ
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
PUJ → BNA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,648 mi / 2,652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price, so no separate purchase is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be obtained at the migration office. Overstaying results in a fee calculated by length of the overstay, payable at the airport on departure.

Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,648 mi / 2,652 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,648 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BNA to PUJ: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to PUJ

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to PUJ is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,648 miles (2,652 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.