Mexico City to Punta Cana (NLU–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DM7105
DM Arajet
7M8
11:03 AM
CST
5:31 PM
AST
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM7101
DM Arajet
7M8
6:26 PM
CST
12:54 AM+1
AST
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM7104
DM Arajet
7M8
7:12 AM
AST
10:18 AM
CST
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM7100
DM Arajet
7M8
2:20 PM
AST
5:26 PM
CST
5h 6m
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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Mexico City to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,000 mi 4h 28m nonstop +2h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

NLU–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Arajet leads the route. The flight covers 2,000 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DM Arajet 7 7M8 4h28
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
303
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric NLU→PUJ MEX→PUJ
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Punta Cana is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,000 mi / 3,218 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.

Stays can be extended for up to 120 additional days for a fee at the Direccion General de Migracion.

NLU–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance2,000 mi / 3,218 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 28m. The route covers 2,000 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Arajet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NLU to PUJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, PHL, ORD, IAH, CUN, BOG, MDE and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to PUJ

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Arajet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to PUJ ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,000 miles (3,218 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).