Punta Cana to Cancún (PUJ–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DM7004
DM Arajet
7M8
9:09 AM
AST
11:35 AM
EST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM7000
DM Arajet
7M8
2:31 PM
AST
4:57 PM
EST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM7005
DM Arajet
7M8
12:45 PM
EST T2
4:41 PM
AST
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM7001
DM Arajet
7M8
5:57 PM
EST T2
10:03 PM
AST
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Punta Cana to Cancún
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,215 mi 3h 26m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

PUJ–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Arajet leads the route. The flight covers 1,215 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PUJ–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DM Arajet 7 7M8 3h26
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, PUJ to CUN 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 PUJ to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,028
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cancún is 1 hour behind Punta Cana.
PUJ: AST · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m.
Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

PUJ–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Punta Cana to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,215 mi / 1,955 km
Flight time3h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PUJ to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Cancún International Airport take approximately 3h 26m. The route covers 1,215 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Arajet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PUJ to CUN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCS, YQG, YXU, YKF, YFC, YQM, YXE, YHZ, MCO, TPA, EWR, BNA, MKE, STL, MEX, CDG, YQB, BWI, CLE, ATL, KTW, MAN, MXP, LIM, MAD, ARN, PTY, IAD, FLL, MCI, PHL, LGW, MSP, PIT, WAW, YUL, IND, MDE, ORD, MIA, ZRH, DTW, IAH, CVG, RDU, JFK, YEG, MDW, YYZ, YHM, CLT, YOW, ORY, BOS, DFW, YQR, BOG, NLU, SCL, YWG, DEN, EZE, YYC, FCO and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cancún is 1 hour behind Punta Cana.
Yes, return flights from CUN to PUJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 PUJ to CUN

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

PUJ to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUJ to CUN ranges from 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CCS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.