Charlotte to Punta Cana (CLT–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,384 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 27m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1280
AA American
321
7:10 AM
EDT
10:44 AM
AST
3h 34m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1179
AA American
321
9:10 AM
EDT
12:48 PM
AST
3h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1292
AA American
321
11:30 AM
EDT
3:08 PM
AST
3h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA973
AA American
321
12:49 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
AST
3h 26m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA980
AA American
321
11:44 AM
AST TB
3:25 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1179
AA American
321
1:49 PM
AST TB
5:40 PM
EDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1292
AA American
321
4:11 PM
AST TB
8:05 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2790
AA American
321
4:51 PM
AST TB
8:45 PM
EDT
3h 54m
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 15m AAF9G3 B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 5h 32m AAATBA AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 38m AAAFAM DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 10m AAF9NK ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
IAD Dulles 6h 14m AAACAT UA Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana flights
SJU San Juan 6h 24m AAF9Y4 B6BBQDM San Juan (SJU) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 30m AAF9MH WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
DTW Detroit 6h 58m AAAFAM DL Detroit (DTW) to Punta Cana flights
EWR Newark 7h 8m AASNUA B6DMUA Newark (EWR) to Punta Cana flights
JFK New York 7h 8m AAAFAT AAB6DL New York (JFK) to Punta Cana flights
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Charlotte to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,384 mi 3h 36m nonstop

CLT–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,384 miles in approximately 3h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 321 3h26-3h38 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to PUJ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,707
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
CLT → PUJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PUJ → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric CLT→PUJ RDU→PUJ
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 28 2
Flight time 3h 36m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,384 mi / 2,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m 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 CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,384 mi / 2,227 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,384 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to PUJ: American Airlines.
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, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CLT to PUJ

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to PUJ is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,384 miles (2,227 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).