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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA9789
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT TD
9:17 AM
AST
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA2638
AA American
738
8:25 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
AST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3209
AA American
738
8:35 AM
EDT TD
11:06 AM
AST
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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LA591
LA LATAM
789
9:20 AM
EDT TJ
11:40 AM
AST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA3112
AA American
738
10:27 AM
EDT
1:02 PM
AST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA863
AA American
738
10:44 AM
EDT TD
1:20 PM
AST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA2337
AA American
738
12:05 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
AST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3206
AA American
738
12:12 PM
EDT TD
3:03 PM
AST
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA556
AA American
12:59 PM
EDT
3:26 PM
AST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5101
DM Arajet
B38M
3:52 PM
EDT TE
5:33 PM
AST
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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DM5103
DM Arajet
7M8
7:04 PM
EDT TE
9:29 PM
AST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DM5100
DM Arajet
B38M
10:40 AM
AST
11:30 AM
EDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA2557
AA American
738
12:00 PM
AST TB
2:54 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA1295
AA American
738
1:39 PM
AST TB
4:24 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA2419
AA American
738
2:25 PM
AST TB
5:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA1770
AA American
B38M
2:26 PM
AST TB
5:11 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DM5102
DM Arajet
B38M
3:02 PM
AST
5:07 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA290
AA American
3:17 PM
AST
5:22 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LA592
LA LATAM
788
4:40 PM
AST TB
7:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3266
AA American
738
5:25 PM
AST TB
8:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2290
AA American
738
5:42 PM
AST TB
8:07 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Miami to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 911 mi 1h 41m nonstop 66 1-stop hubs

MIA–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Arajet and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 66 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 44 738 2h17-2h51 51% Oneworld
DM Arajet 8 7M8, B38M 1h41-2h25 51%
LA LATAM Airlines 3 789 2h20 51%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
B38MDM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (44 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: DM + LA (11 flights/wk, 20%)
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
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,312
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
PUJ → MIA
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 FLL→PUJ
Distance from MIA 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5
Weekly flights 55 27
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 51%
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 1h 41m to 2h 51m.
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 time1h 41m to 2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights55 out / 54 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h 41m to 2h 51m. The route covers 911 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Arajet and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from MIA to PUJ. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, SIG, SUS, ABE, ANU, YQG, YKF, NLU, CUN, YWG, YYC, CVG, HAV, MDE, PIT, SJU, MCI, MCO, RDU, IND, TPA, MKE, MSP, BNA, ORY, PHL, FLL, DFW, CLT, MXP, JFK, STL, EIS, ARN, FCO, ATL, LIM, DTW, EWR, MDW, MEX, LGW, BOG, YUL, CLE, IAH, BWI, MUC, YYZ, PTY, AMS, ZRH, CDG, IAD, ORD, BOS, YOW, DEN, FRA, MAD, CLO, BIV, EZE, GRU, SCL and WAW. 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 FLL. 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, Arajet and LATAM Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MIA to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to PUJ ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL).