São Paulo to Punta Cana (GRU–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Arajet and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 3,256 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Arajet | 8 | 7M8, B38M | 7h05 | – | – | – |
| G3 Sky Express | 3 | B38M | 7h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · PUJ: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Punta Cana.
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.
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
GRU–PUJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to PUJ
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Arajet and Sky Express. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GRU to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to PUJ is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,256 miles (5,240 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Tocumen and Jorge Chávez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.