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

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1,648 mi airlines 3/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA556
AA American
738
8:00 AM
EDT
12:53 PM
AST
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1154
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
EDT
3:30 PM
AST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2754
AA American
738
3:40 PM
AST TB
7:00 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1736
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
AST TB
7:10 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,648 mi 3h 35m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

BNA–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,648 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2 B38M 3h35 55%
AA American Airlines 1 738 3h53 55% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,208
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
PUJ → BNA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
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
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,648 mi / 2,652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 53m.
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 35m to 3h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 35m to 3h 53m. The route covers 1,648 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BNA to PUJ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, BCT, SIG, SUS, CUN, SFB, YWG, YYC, CVG, STL, MCI, RDU, DTW, MSP, BWI, FLL, IND, YYZ, IAD, CLT, MIA, MCO, MKE, EWR, ATL, ORD, TPA, JFK, PHL, MDW, YUL, SJU, CLE, DFW, DEN, BOS, PIT and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to PUJ ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,648 miles (2,652 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.