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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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UA1661
UA United
7M9
8:46 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
AST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2055
UA United
739
12:36 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
AST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1614
UA United
739
4:40 PM
AST TB
8:34 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1463
UA United
739
4:40 PM
AST TB
8:34 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,510 mi 2h 45m nonstop 77 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 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 77 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 10 739, 7M9 3h54 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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, IAD to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
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
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,935
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.

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 11 14
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
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 2h 45m to 3h 54m.
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 time2h 45m to 3h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
1-stop connections77 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 2h 45m to 3h 54m. The route covers 1,510 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from IAD to PUJ. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TEB, BCT, APF, ABE, FXE, OPF, AXA, SFB, RSW, PIA, YQG, ANU, PIT, YXU, EIS, YHM, BQN, CVG, CCS, MDW, IND, MSN, SUS, MKE, YHZ, YQT, YQX, CUN, YEG, YYC, LIM, MXP, LIS, RDU, ORY, BTS, YOW, MCI, CDG, SJU, EWR, DTW, PTY, PRG, FLL, FCO, CLE, BNA, YQB, ATL, CLT, BOS, JFK, WAW, IAH, YYZ, MCO, PHL, MEX, DFW, ORD, GIG, YUL, AMS, ZRH, BOG, MUC, TPA, FRA, STL, MIA, MAD, DEN, MSP, BIV 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.
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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 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PUJ ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,510 miles (2,430 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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