Minneapolis to Punta Cana (MSP–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
2,313 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 44 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 48m AFAMDL DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 6h 59m AADLQR AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 7h DLKESY WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
MCO Orlando 7h 5m AFDLLA B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
ORD Chicago 7h 10m AAACAF AADMUA Chicago (ORD) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 16m AAAFBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
STL St Louis 7h 17m DLKEKL F9WN St Louis (STL) to Punta Cana flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 29m ACASPDL ACDMTS Toronto (YYZ) to Punta Cana flights
SJU San Juan 7h 37m DLSYWS B6BBQDM San Juan (SJU) to Punta Cana flights
MDW Chicago 7h 38m AFDLEJA WN Chicago (MDW) to Punta Cana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Punta Cana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,313 mi 4h 59m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–PUJ had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,313 miles in 4h 59m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 78% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 78%
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,349
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
MSP → PUJ
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
PUJ → MSP
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,313 mi / 3,722 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 59m 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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance2,313 mi / 3,722 km
Flight time4h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Punta Cana International Airport take about 4h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 2,313 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MSP to PUJ: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to PUJ

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PUJ is about 4 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,313 miles (3,722 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.