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

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WN1074
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT T1
2:45 PM
AST
4h 10m
48%
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WN1075
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
AST TB
4:40 PM
CDT
4h 15m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 2m WN → B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
CUN Cancún 6h 6m WN → ARDM Cancún (CUN) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 24m AFAMDL → DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
BNA Nashville 7h WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Punta Cana flights
MDW Chicago 7h 49m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Punta Cana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 59m AAASBA → AASY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 5m WNYE → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
DEN Denver 11h 10m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Punta Cana flights
TPA Tampa 11h 40m WN → B6F9 Tampa (TPA) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 12h WN → AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,856 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,856 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 738 4h10 51% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MCO ~6h 2m CUN ~6h 6m MSY ~6h 20m ATL ~6h 24m BNA ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,313
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
PUJ → HOU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
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 1
Weekly flights 2 8
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 24m
Departure OTP 51% –
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
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
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 operates flights from HOU to PUJ: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Cancún and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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