São Paulo to Punta Cana (GRU–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DM6087
DM Arajet
7M8
4:05 AM
-03
10:08 AM
AST
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
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DM6061
DM Arajet
7M8
4:10 AM
-03
10:13 AM
AST
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM6089
DM Arajet
7M8
4:25 AM
-03 T2
10:28 AM
AST
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37730
G3 GOL
7M8
3:35 PM
-03 T3
9:45 PM
AST
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM6000
DM Arajet
7M8
2:07 PM
AST
10:20 PM
-03
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM6086
DM Arajet
7M8
6:27 PM
AST
2:40 AM+1
-03
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM6060
DM Arajet
7M8
6:57 PM
AST
3:10 AM+1
-03
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM6088
DM Arajet
7M8
7:12 PM
AST
3:25 AM+1
-03
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37731
G3 GOL
7M8
11:05 PM
AST TA
7:05 AM+1
-03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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São Paulo to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 3,256 mi 7h 3m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

GRU–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Arajet and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 3,256 miles in approximately 7h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DM Arajet 7 7M8 7h03
G3 GOL 3 7M8 7h10
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DM + G3 (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to PUJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,211
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 5:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
3,256 mi / 5,240 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 3m to 7h 10m.
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.

Getting to GRU

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

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance3,256 mi / 5,240 km
Flight time7h 3m to 7h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 13 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 7h 3m to 7h 10m. The route covers 3,256 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Arajet and GOL.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from GRU to PUJ. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY, BOG, DFW, EWR, BOS, MIA, IAD, ORD, YYZ, YUL, IAH, JFK, EZE, SCL, LIM, COR, FCO, MXP, ZRH, CDG, FRA, MAD, ATL, MCO, MEX, AMS and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour behind São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to GRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 GOL. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to PUJ ranges from 7 hours 3 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,256 miles (5,240 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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