Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana (GIG–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,324 mi 10h 51m nonstop -1h behind 24 1-stop hubs

GIG–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 3,324 miles in approximately 10h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
654
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 behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
3,324 mi / 5,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 51m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free and receive a tourist card valid for 30 days. Stays beyond 30 days incur a departure surcharge on a sliding scale. Through December 2026, Brazilians may enter with a passport valid only for the duration of stay, waiving the usual 6-month validity rule. Travelers from certain Brazilian states must show proof of yellow fever vaccination.

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

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Facts

GIG–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance3,324 mi / 5,349 km
Flight time10h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 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 GIG to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 10h 51m. The route covers 3,324 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Transat.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from GIG to PUJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, EWR, JFK, BOG, MIA, YQB, DFW, LIS, GRU, CDG, FCO, SCL, COR, MAD, LIM, PTY, EZE, FRA, IAH, IAD, ORD, YUL, YYZ and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
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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 GIG to PUJ

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GIG to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to PUJ ranges from 10 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,324 miles (5,349 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ATL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.