Kansas City to Punta Cana (MCI–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2292
WN Southwest
738
6:05 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
AST
4h 45m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3122
WN Southwest
738
12:50 PM
AST TB
4:50 PM
CDT
5h
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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 15m WN ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
STL St Louis 6h 24m WN F9WN St Louis (STL) to Punta Cana flights
MCO Orlando 6h 31m WN B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
BNA Nashville 6h 35m WNXSR WN Nashville (BNA) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 6h 38m AAATQR AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 40m AAAFAM DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
MDW Chicago 7h 11m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Punta Cana flights
HOU Houston 7h 15m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 18m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 19m AAASAY AASY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Punta Cana flights
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Kansas City to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,128 mi 4h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

MCI–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,128 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 738 4h45 89%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 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, MCI to PUJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,320
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
MCI → PUJ
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
PUJ → MCI
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric MCI→PUJ OMA→PUJ
Distance from MCI 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 33m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,128 mi / 3,424 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m 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.

MCI–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance2,128 mi / 3,424 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,128 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCI 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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, St. Louis Lambert and Orlando.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 MCI to PUJ

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to PUJ is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,128 miles (3,424 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, St. Louis Lambert and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).