Cancún to Punta Cana (CUN–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DM7005
DM Arajet
7M8
12:45 PM
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4:41 PM
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2h 56m
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DM7001
DM Arajet
7M8
5:57 PM
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10:03 PM
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DM Arajet
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9:09 AM
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DM Arajet
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Cancún to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,215 mi 2h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

CUN–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Arajet leads the route. The flight covers 1,215 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DM Arajet 7 7M8 2h56-3h06 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN 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
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
SFB ~4h 4m SJU ~5h 20m YXU ~9h 16m YQG ~9h 21m YKF ~9h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,015
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m to 3h 6m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.

Stays can be extended for up to 120 additional days for a fee at the Direccion General de Migracion.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

Facts

CUN–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time2h 56m to 3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: PUJ
Full namePunta Cana International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 2h 56m to 3h 6m. The route covers 1,215 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Arajet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CUN to PUJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, SJU, YXU, YQG, YKF, YQM, YQT, YXE, MDE, YHM, NLU, MAN, BOS, LGW, YQB, AMS, MAD, MEX, YHZ, FCO, JFK, CDG, EWR, MXP, RDU, ARN, YYZ, BOG, LIM, YOW, FLL, YEG, CLT, YWG, DFW, PHL, ORD, MIA, MCI, YUL, DTW, WAW, PIT, PTY, IAD, FRA, ATL, CVG, IND, BNA, BWI, IAH, MKE, MCO, CLE, SCL, MSP, TPA, MDW, YQR, STL, EZE, YFC, DEN, YYC, ORY and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to PUJ

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Arajet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to PUJ ranges from 2 hours 56 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.