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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1853
DL Delta
739
7:01 AM
CDT T1
1:05 PM
AST
5h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY747
SY Sun Country
738
9:18 AM
CDT T2
3:24 PM
AST
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY745
SY Sun Country
738
10:12 AM
CDT T2
5:02 PM
AST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1979
DL Delta
739
10:43 AM
CDT T1
4:58 PM
AST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1858
DL Delta
739
2:30 PM
AST TB
7:20 PM
CDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY748
SY Sun Country
738
5:02 PM
AST TA
10:01 PM
CDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1835
DL Delta
739
6:18 PM
AST TB
10:43 PM
CDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY746
SY Sun Country
738
6:35 PM
AST TA
11:31 PM
CDT
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 2,313 mi 5h 4m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

MSP–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,313 miles in approximately 5h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 739 5h04-5h15 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 10 738 5h06-5h50 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: SY (10 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to PUJ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PUJ.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,557
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PUJ → MSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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 5h 4m to 5h 50m.
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 time5h 4m to 5h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 approximately 5h 4m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,313 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PUJ. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXE, YYC, CVG, CUN, IND, PIT, YWG, YUL, SUS, CLE, BNA, YYZ, MDW, TPA, RDU, PHL, DTW, MCO, MKE, FLL, BOS, ATL, YEG, MIA, BWI, MCI, YQR, AMS, ORD, CLT, JFK, IAD, EWR, DFW, IAH, STL, CDG, DEN, SJU and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PUJ ranges from 5 hours 4 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,313 miles (3,722 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via YXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.