Dulles to Punta Cana (IAD–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,510 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1661
UA United
B39M
8:46 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
AST
3h 54m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2055
UA United
739
12:36 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
AST
3h 54m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1614
UA United
7M9
3:35 PM
AST TB
7:31 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1463
UA United
B39M
4:40 PM
AST TB
8:34 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
EWR Newark 6h 17m AVAZET B6DMUA Newark (EWR) to Punta Cana flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 17m CMF9SN ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 25m AFAMCM DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 6h 28m CMJDLXJ AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 31m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
MCO Orlando 6h 40m ADAVAZ B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
SJU San Juan 6h 42m ACSNUA B6BBQDM San Juan (SJU) to Punta Cana flights
DTW Detroit 6h 49m AFAMAV DL Detroit (DTW) to Punta Cana flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 3m ACAVCM ACDMTS Toronto (YYZ) to Punta Cana flights
JFK New York 7h 4m AFAMAV AAB6DL New York (JFK) to Punta Cana flights
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Dulles to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,510 mi 3h 54m nonstop

IAD–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,510 miles in approximately 3h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 739, B39M 3h54 63% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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, IAD to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,627
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → PUJ
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
PUJ → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric IAD→PUJ BWI→PUJ
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 8 16
Flight time 3h 54m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,510 mi / 2,430 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m 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.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,510 mi / 2,430 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,510 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to PUJ: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Newark Liberty, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 IAD to PUJ

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PUJ is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,510 miles (2,430 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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