Chicago to Punta Cana (MDW–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2692
WN Southwest
B38M
8:35 AM
CDT
2:05 PM
AST
4h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
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WN2682
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
CDT
4:00 PM
AST
4h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN1999
WN Southwest
7S7
4:02 PM
AST TB
7:45 PM
CDT
4h 43m
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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
ATL Atlanta 6h 24m AFAMDL → DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 25m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 29m WN → ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 6h 30m WN → AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 44m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
MCO Orlando 6h 45m WN → B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
STL St Louis 6h 54m JREWN → F9WN St Louis (STL) to Punta Cana flights
BOS Boston 7h 25m WN → B6 Boston (BOS) to Punta Cana flights
CUN Cancún 7h 43m WN → ARDM Cancún (CUN) to Punta Cana flights
SJU San Juan 7h 57m WN → B6BBQDM San Juan (SJU) to Punta Cana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,968 mi 4h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,968 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes PUJ Routes MDW Live Flights PUJ Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Punta Cana (PUJ) Punta Cana to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 4h25-4h30 87% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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, MDW to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
ATL ~6h 24m BWI ~6h 25m FLL ~6h 29m MIA ~6h 30m CVG ~6h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,757
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
MDW → PUJ
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
PUJ → MDW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric MDW→PUJ ORD→PUJ MKE→PUJ
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 7 24 –
Flight time 4h 28m 2h 34m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Punta Cana flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Punta Cana flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,968 mi / 3,168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,968 mi / 3,168 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,968 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to PUJ: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to PUJ

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PUJ is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,968 miles (3,168 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).