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

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UA1810
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B39M
7:35 AM
CDT TE
12:49 PM
AST
4h 14m
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UA420
UA United
739
1:33 PM
CDT TC
6:38 PM
AST
4h 5m
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UA524
UA United
B39M
2:25 PM
AST TB
6:01 PM
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4h 36m
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UA1284
UA United
7M9
4:00 PM
AST TB
7:44 PM
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Houston to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,867 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

IAH–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,867 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 739, B39M 4h05-4h14 80% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B39M – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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, IAH 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
SFB ~4h 13m PIA ~6h 27m SUS ~6h 32m YQG ~8h 25m YQB ~9h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,988
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
IAH → PUJ
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
PUJ → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,867 mi / 3,004 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 14m.
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.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,867 mi / 3,004 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 14 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 14m. The route covers 1,867 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from IAH to PUJ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, PIA, SUS, YQG, YQB, CUN, BOG, IND, MXP, MCI, YYC, CLE, STL, CVG, MIA, DFW, FLL, IAD, MKE, BNA, MEX, EWR, JFK, CLT, SJU, PHL, DTW, MCO, LIM, ORD, ATL, BOS, PIT, TPA, AMS, CDG, DEN, MDE, PTY, YYZ, RDU, BWI, YEG, FRA, MDW, YUL, MSP, GRU, MUC, EZE, SCL and NLU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 IAH to PUJ

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

IAH to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PUJ ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,004 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.