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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2638
AA American
738
8:26 AM
EDT TD
10:51 AM
AST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1270
AA American
738
8:35 AM
EDT
11:04 AM
AST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA591
LA LATAM Chile
788
9:45 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
AST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2419
AA American
738
10:10 AM
EDT
12:52 PM
AST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3112
AA American
738
12:09 PM
EDT TD
2:22 PM
AST
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA2517
AA American
32Q
12:40 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
AST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QR2226
QR Qatar
32Q
12:40 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
AST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DM5101
DM Arajet
B38M
1:55 PM
EDT
4:31 PM
AST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5105
DM Arajet
B38M
1:55 PM
EDT TE
4:31 PM
AST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2337
AA American
738
2:01 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
AST
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DM5103
DM Arajet
B38M
4:02 PM
EDT TE
6:38 PM
AST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DM5104
DM Arajet
B38M
9:38 AM
AST
12:25 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5102
DM Arajet
B38M
11:45 AM
AST
2:32 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1270
AA American
738
12:04 PM
AST TB
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5100
DM Arajet
B38M
1:49 PM
AST
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2894
QR Qatar
738
1:52 PM
AST TB
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1245
AA American
738
1:52 PM
AST TB
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2521
QR Qatar
738
2:25 PM
AST TB
5:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2419
AA American
738
3:21 PM
AST TB
5:59 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1295
AA American
738
3:21 PM
AST TB
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2517
AA American
32Q
4:15 PM
AST TB
6:53 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8572
QR Qatar
738
5:25 PM
AST TB
8:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3266
AA American
738
5:31 PM
AST TB
8:23 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2407
QR Qatar
738
5:48 PM
AST TB
8:28 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2638
AA American
738
5:48 PM
AST TB
8:28 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA592
LA LATAM Chile
788
5:50 PM
AST TB
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Miami to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 911 mi 2h 13m nonstop 83 1-stop hubs

MIA–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Arajet and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 42 32Q, 738 2h13-2h42 20% Oneworld QR
DM Arajet 7 B38M 2h36 20%
LA LATAM Chile 2 788 2h25 20%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – LA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: DM + LA (9 flights/wk, 18%)
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
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,976
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 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 3 1 6
Weekly flights 57 40
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 19m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 20%
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 13m to 2h 42m.
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 13m to 2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights57 out / 78 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
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 approximately 2h 13m to 2h 42m. The route covers 911 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Arajet and LATAM Chile. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MIA to PUJ. The return direction has about 78 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, RSW, SIG, FLL, OPF, POP, SFB, HAV, SDQ, EIS, AXA, CCS, TEB, CVG, ANU, ABE, YQG, PIT, YHM, YQB, IND, YKF, MSN, SUS, YHZ, MDW, YOW, NLU, MKE, YWG, CUN, YYC, KIN, CLE, BHX, SJU, RDU, LGW, MDE, LIS, MCO, BOG, CLT, CDG, GIG, LIM, ATL, PTY, MCI, MEX, TPA, AMS, ARN, MUC, PHL, FCO, YUL, JFK, YYZ, BNA, EWR, IAH, DFW, CLO, FRA, BWI, IAD, WAW, MSP, UIO, MAD, STL, ORD, DTW, MXP, BOS, DEN, SCL, EZE, BIV, ZRH, GRU and ORY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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, Arajet and LATAM Chile. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MIA to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to PUJ ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).