Medellín to Punta Cana (MDE–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JA5830
JA JetSMART
320
7:55 AM
-05
11:35 AM
AST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV220
AV avianca
320
8:55 AM
-05
12:35 PM
AST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DM1733
DM Arajet
7M8
5:20 PM
-05
9:10 PM
AST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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P57437
P5 Wingo
738
12:21 PM
AST TA
1:58 PM
-05
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV221
AV avianca
320
1:45 PM
AST TA
3:20 PM
-05
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JA5831
JA JetSMART
320
1:50 PM
AST
3:31 PM
-05
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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DM1732
DM Arajet
7M8
2:48 PM
AST
4:30 PM
-05
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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P57439
P5 Wingo
738
7:44 PM
AST TA
9:21 PM
-05
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Medellín to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 980 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

MDE–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, JetSMART and Arajet lead the route. The flight covers 980 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 320 2h40 Star Alliance
JA JetSMART 3 320 2h40
DM Arajet 2 7M8 2h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, JA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: DM + JA (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDE to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to PUJ.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
589
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 Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric MDE→PUJ BOG→PUJ
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 12 18
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Medellín.
MDE: -05 · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
980 mi / 1,577 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 30 days. For arrivals by air, the tourist card fee is included in the ticket price. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Stays beyond 30 days incur an overstay fee on departure, calculated on a sliding scale based on the length of the extra time.

MDE–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance980 mi / 1,577 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 16 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 980 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Arajet and JetSMART.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MDE to PUJ. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLO, CUN, EWR, JFK, MEX, MIA, BOG, MAD, SCL, PTY, EZE, LIM, FLL, SJU, MCO and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Medellín.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to PUJ

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Arajet and JetSMART. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDE to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to PUJ ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 980 miles (1,577 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CLO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).