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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2682
WN Southwest
7M8
10:07 AM
CDT
3:54 PM
AST
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1999
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
AST TB
7:35 PM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,968 mi 4h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

MDW–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,968 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7M8 4h47 64%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 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.

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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,900
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
MDW → PUJ
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
PUJ → MDW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 7 44 5
Flight time 4h 47m 3h 57m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

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 47m.
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.

MDW–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,968 mi / 3,168 km
Flight time4h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 47m. The route covers 1,968 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PUJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIA, BCT, EIS, YYZ, YOW, YYC, CVG, IND, CLT, FLL, MIA, TPA, DTW, CLE, MCO, BNA, PHL, ATL, MSP, PIT, STL, BOS, CUN, MCI, IAD, BWI, DEN, RDU, MKE, EWR, IAH, SJU and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 47 minutes. 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

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).