Detroit to Punta Cana (DTW–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1813
DL Delta
739
7:00 AM
EDT TM
11:17 AM
AST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL1995
DL Delta
739
9:38 AM
EDT TM
1:53 PM
AST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2994
WS WestJet
7S8
9:55 AM
EDT TM
2:11 PM
AST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WS2996
WS WestJet
73H
11:30 AM
EDT TM
3:46 PM
AST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1818
DL Delta
739
12:42 PM
AST TB
5:30 PM
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2234
AF Air France
739
12:42 PM
AST TB
5:30 PM
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL1844
DL Delta
739
1:33 PM
AST TB
6:23 PM
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF2285
AF Air France
739
1:43 PM
AST TB
6:24 PM
EDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2194
AF Air France
321
3:22 PM
AST TB
7:13 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,856 mi 4h 15m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

DTW–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,856 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 8 739 4h15-4h17 100% SkyTeam
WS WestJet 2 73H, 7S8 4h16 100%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
73H Boeing 737-800 – WS
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (8 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: WS (2 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
4
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PUJ.
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One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,379
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
DTW → PUJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PUJ → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric DTW→PUJ YQG→PUJ CLE→PUJ
Distance from DTW 21 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 10 1 3
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 10m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW 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 Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m to 4h 17m.
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 DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Flight time4h 15m to 4h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 18 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 15m to 4h 17m. The route covers 1,856 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and WestJet.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PUJ. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJU, CUN, CVG, MIA, FLL, JFK, BNA, EWR, PIT, TPA, MCO, PHL, YUL, FCO, CLT, STL, IAD, MSP, YYZ, IND, ATL, ORD, MKE, MCI, MDW, AMS, DFW, BWI, CLE, IAH, BOS, CDG, RDU, DEN, FRA, MEX and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG, CLE and YXU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DTW to PUJ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and WestJet. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PUJ ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,856 miles (2,986 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Cleveland (CLE) and London (YXU).