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

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1,510 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1661
UA United
7M9
8:15 AM
EDT
11:59 AM
AST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2055
UA United
739
12:36 PM
EDT
4:19 PM
AST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1614
UA United
B39M
11:56 AM
AST TB
3:55 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1463
UA United
739
4:20 PM
AST TB
8:19 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,510 mi 3h 43m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

IAD–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,510 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 739, 7M9 3h43-3h44 64% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,893
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
PUJ → IAD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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 14 14
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 64%
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 43m to 3h 44m.
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 43m to 3h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
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 approximately 3h 43m to 3h 44m. The route covers 1,510 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAD to PUJ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, BCT, FXE, BWI, PIA, SUS, MKE, MDW, YQT, YYC, CVG, CUN, MXP, BTS, YOW, MCI, CLT, FCO, PTY, DFW, TPA, IAH, DTW, PIT, WAW, JFK, MIA, YYZ, FLL, RDU, ZRH, SJU, STL, ORD, BOG, YUL, EWR, ATL, IND, MCO, PHL, MEX, CLE, BNA, AMS, CDG, BOS, MUC, FRA, MAD, DEN, MSP and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PUJ ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,510 miles (2,430 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).