Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana (FLL–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 2h28-2h30 | – | AD | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 320 | 2h18 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→PUJ | OPF→PUJ | MIA→PUJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | – | 57 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 19m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 31% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · PUJ: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
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.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–PUJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to PUJ
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to PUJ ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).