Miami to Punta Cana (MIA–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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911 mi airlines charter/private 60/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 34 flights Verified 2m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Transportes Aereos, S.A..
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DM5161
DM Arajet
7M8
5:24 AM
EDT TJ
8:00 AM
AST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1916
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
73G
6:00 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
AST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1918
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
6:15 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
AST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G6619
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc.
7:28 AM
EDT
9:02 AM
AST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F966
F9 Frontier
321
8:00 AM
EDT TC
10:36 AM
AST
2h 36m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1270
AA American
738
8:30 AM
EDT TD
11:03 AM
AST
2h 33m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA591
LA LATAM Chile
789
9:50 AM
EDT TJ
12:10 PM
AST
2h 20m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2419+1
AA American
738
10:07 AM
EDT TD
12:49 PM
AST
2h 42m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2517+1
AA American
A21N
12:38 PM
EDT TD
3:18 PM
AST
2h 40m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO912
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
1:00 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
AST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1920
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
1:16 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
AST
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1922
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
1:33 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
AST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2638
AA American
738
2:54 PM
EDT TD
5:21 PM
AST
2h 27m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5105
DM Arajet
7M8
3:00 PM
EDT
4:31 PM
AST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5103
DM Arajet
7M8
4:02 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
AST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5101
DM Arajet
B38M
6:27 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
AST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1917
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
9:15 AM
AST
11:30 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1919
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
9:30 AM
AST
11:45 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5104
DM Arajet
7M8
9:38 AM
AST
12:25 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5102
DM Arajet
7M8
11:45 AM
AST
2:32 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F967
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:46 AM
AST TA
2:16 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1270
AA American
738
12:45 PM
AST TB
3:08 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G6620
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc.
1:33 PM
AST
3:24 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1245+1
AA American
738
1:40 PM
AST TB
4:17 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2698
QR Qatar
321
1:47 PM
AST TB
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2419+1
AA American
321
1:47 PM
AST TB
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2894cs
QR Qatar
738
1:49 PM
AST TB
4:28 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5100
DM Arajet
B38M
2:22 PM
AST
4:18 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1921
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
3:45 PM
AST
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DO1923
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep
E90
4:00 PM
AST
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2517+1
AA American
A21N
4:18 PM
AST TB
6:59 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2638
AA American
738
5:56 PM
AST TB
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA592
LA LATAM Chile
788
6:27 PM
AST TB
8:49 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5160
DM Arajet
B38M
9:30 PM
AST
12:17 AM+1
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
SJU San Juan 4h 46m 2I5YAA B6DMF9 San Juan (SJU) to Punta Cana flights
MCO Orlando 4h 57m AAG3GF B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
HAV Havana 5h 14m AADLTXG DOUX Havana (HAV) to Punta Cana flights
TPA Tampa 5h 52m AABAG3 F9MX Tampa (TPA) to Punta Cana flights
CUN Cancún 6h 11m AAE7LA ARDM Cancún (CUN) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 22m AAAFAM DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
PTY Tocumen 6h 33m AACMD5 CM Tocumen (PTY) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 34m AABAF9 AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
BNA Nashville 7h 6m AAG3IB WN Nashville (BNA) to Punta Cana flights
KIN Kingston 7h 23m AABWG6 DM Kingston (KIN) to Punta Cana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Miami to Punta Cana
7 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 911 mi 2h 18m nonstop

MIA–PUJ is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep and Arajet lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 27 738, A21N 2h27-2h42 100% Oneworld QR
DO Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep 14 73G, E90 1h27-2h15 100%
DM Arajet 8 7M8, B38M 1h27-2h36 100%
F9 Frontier 7 321 2h36 100%
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 2 1h34 100%
LA LATAM Chile 2 789 2h20 100%
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
73G Boeing 737-700 – DO
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
A21N Airbus A321neo – AA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
E90 Embraer 190 – DO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DM + DO + F9 + G6 + LA (33 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: AA (27 flights/wk, 45%)
SkyTeam: AR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to PUJ direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,583
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
MIA → PUJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PUJ → MIA
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric MIA→PUJ OPF→PUJ FLL→PUJ
Distance from MIA 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 2 9
Weekly flights 60 1 32
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 2m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as Miami.
MIA: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
911 mi / 1,466 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m 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.

Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

MIA–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance911 mi / 1,466 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights60 out / 79 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 911 miles.
7 airlines operate flights from MIA to PUJ: American Airlines, Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep, Arajet, Frontier, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Luis Munoz Marin, Orlando and José Martí.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to PUJ

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Dornier Aviation Nigeria Aiep, Arajet, Frontier, Global Crossing Airlines Inc., LATAM Chile and Aerolineas Argentinas. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MIA to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to PUJ is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Luis Munoz Marin, Orlando and José Martí. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).