Houston to Punta Cana (HOU–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,856 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 37m WN → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
MCO Orlando 5h 50m WN → B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 27m AFAMDL → DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
CUN Cancún 7h 21m WN → ARDM Cancún (CUN) to Punta Cana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 31m AAASBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Punta Cana flights
DEN Denver 9h 55m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 9h 59m WN → AADMLA Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 16h 20m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~7h 28m WN → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Punta Cana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Punta Cana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,856 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–PUJ had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,856 miles in 4h 10m.

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All flights from Punta Cana (PUJ) Punta Cana to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
FLL ~5h 37m MCO ~5h 50m ATL ~6h 27m CUN ~7h 21m RDU ~7h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
970
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → PUJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PUJ → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric HOU→PUJ IAH→PUJ
Distance from HOU – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 22m
Departure OTP 100% –
Houston (IAH) to Punta Cana flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HOU–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,856 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to PUJ: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PUJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
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 HOU to PUJ

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HOU to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PUJ is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,856 miles (2,986 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).