Orlando to Punta Cana (MCO–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–PUJ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,065 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 21 | 320 | 2h46-2h49 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | B38M | 2h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | A21N | 2h42 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→PUJ | SFB→PUJ | TPA→PUJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 45m | 3h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · PUJ: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
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.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
MCO–PUJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to PUJ
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to PUJ ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,065 miles (1,714 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB) and Tampa (TPA).