Chicago to Punta Cana (ORD–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,984 mi airlines 44/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DM5481
DM Arajet
B38M
6:45 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
AST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F980
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:20 AM
CDT T5
1:03 PM
AST
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5421
DM Arajet
B38M
7:33 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
AST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1270
UA United
7M9
7:52 AM
CDT T1
1:22 PM
AST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2256
AA American
738
8:25 AM
CDT T3
1:55 PM
AST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1862
UA United
739
8:47 AM
CDT T1
2:19 PM
AST
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2868
AA American
738
9:45 AM
CDT T3
3:24 PM
AST
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1115
AA American
738
10:29 AM
CDT T3
4:02 PM
AST
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5420
DM Arajet
B38M
7:34 AM
AST
11:09 AM
CDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA619
AA American
738
12:06 PM
AST TB
4:31 PM
CDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA309
AA American
738
1:07 PM
AST TB
5:34 PM
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA1664
UA United
B39M
1:55 PM
AST TB
6:08 PM
CDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1863
UA United
739
3:25 PM
AST TB
7:38 PM
CDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F981
F9 Frontier
32Q
5:39 PM
AST TA
10:04 PM
CDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5480
DM Arajet
B38M
11:28 PM
AST
3:01 AM+1
CDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Punta Cana
4 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 1,984 mi 3h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

ORD–PUJ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,984 miles in approximately 3h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 19 738 4h30-4h39 40% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 739, 7M9 4h30-4h32 40% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 4h43 40%
DM Arajet 4 B38M 3h57-4h45 40%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B38MDM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 43%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 32%)
Unaffiliated: DM + F9 (11 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PUJ direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,658
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
ORD → PUJ
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
PUJ → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric ORD→PUJ MDW→PUJ MKE→PUJ
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 44 7 5
Flight time 3h 57m 4h 22m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,984 mi / 3,192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m to 4h 45m.
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 ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,984 mi / 3,192 km
Flight time3h 57m to 4h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights44 out / 39 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 3h 57m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,984 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PUJ. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIA, ABE, CUN, BOG, CVG, CLE, MKE, CLT, DTW, IND, ARN, MCI, BNA, PHL, FCO, IAD, PIT, YYZ, STL, IAH, MSP, ATL, FLL, MCO, TPA, MIA, MUC, BWI, RDU, EWR, DFW, YYC, BOS, JFK, YOW, AMS, CDG, ZRH, YQB, MAD, YUL, DEN, FRA, PTY, MDW, SJU, YWG, MEX, SUS, GRU, WAW and MXP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 ORD to PUJ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier and United Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PUJ ranges from 3 hours 57 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,984 miles (3,192 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).