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

ORD Airport Page →
1,984 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DM5421
DM Arajet
B38M
6:41 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
AST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5481
DM Arajet
7M8
6:45 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
AST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN152
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
CDT T5
12:45 PM
AST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2841
AA American
321
8:30 AM
CDT T3
2:03 PM
AST
4h 33m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1270
UA United
7M9
8:47 AM
CDT T1
2:27 PM
AST
4h 40m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5420
DM Arajet
B38M
7:02 AM
AST
11:12 AM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1664
UA United
B39M
2:46 PM
AST TB
6:35 PM
CDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA619
AA American
321
3:12 PM
AST TB
7:08 PM
CDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN154
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
AST TB
8:55 PM
CDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5480
DM Arajet
B38M
7:30 PM
AST
11:40 PM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 26m AAACAD B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Punta Cana flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 27m AAACAF DLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Punta Cana flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 28m AAACAD ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 6h 36m AAACAS AADMDO Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
CLE Cleveland 6h 41m AAASAV F9 Cleveland (CLE) to Punta Cana flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 44m AAASCX WN Baltimore (BWI) to Punta Cana flights
IAD Dulles 6h 46m ACAVAZ UA Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 48m AAACAS AA Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 53m AAACAS AAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Punta Cana flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 12m AAACAS ACDMTS Toronto (YYZ) to Punta Cana flights
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Chicago to Punta Cana
5 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,984 mi 4h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–PUJ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,984 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 321 4h33 90% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 4h40 90% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 4h40 90%
DM Arajet 3 7M8, B38M 2h34-4h45 90%
F9 Frontier 0 90%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM, WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DM + F9 + WN (10 flights/wk, 42%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 29%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 29%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,285
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
PUJ → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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 5 1 1
Weekly flights 24 7
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 25m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 90%
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 4h 40m 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 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 time4h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,984 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from ORD to PUJ: American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Arajet, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
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, MKE and MSN. 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 ORD to PUJ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Arajet and Frontier. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PUJ is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,984 miles (3,192 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and Madison (MSN).