Punta Cana to Detroit (PUJ–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL1818
DL Delta
739
12:42 PM
AST TB
5:30 PM
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2234
AF Air France
739
12:42 PM
AST TB
5:30 PM
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1844
DL Delta
739
1:33 PM
AST TB
6:23 PM
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2285
AF Air France
739
1:43 PM
AST TB
6:24 PM
EDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2194
AF Air France
321
3:22 PM
AST TB
7:13 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1813
DL Delta
739
7:00 AM
EDT TM
11:17 AM
AST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL1995
DL Delta
739
9:38 AM
EDT TM
1:53 PM
AST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS2994
WS WestJet
7S8
9:55 AM
EDT TM
2:11 PM
AST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2996
WS WestJet
73H
11:30 AM
EDT TM
3:46 PM
AST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Punta Cana to Detroit
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,856 mi 4h 41m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

PUJ–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,856 miles in approximately 4h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PUJ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 10 321, 739 4h41-4h51 SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 8 739 4h48-4h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (18 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 DTW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PUJ to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,375
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
PUJ → DTW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DTW → PUJ
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Punta Cana

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PUJ→DTW SJU→DTW
Distance from PUJ 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 18 7
Flight time 4h 41m 4h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of PUJ with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Punta Cana.
PUJ: AST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 41m to 4h 51m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

PUJ–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Punta Cana to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Flight time4h 41m to 4h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 10 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PUJ to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 4h 41m to 4h 51m. The route covers 1,856 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from PUJ to DTW. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABE, CHS, PLS, HPN, SAV, LAN, YOW, YYC, RDU, IAD, MAD, PIT, YUL, BOS, IND, ORD, PHL, CLT, MIA, CLE, TPA, BNA, BWI, FLL, JFK, EWR, YYZ, STL, MSP, ATL, MDW, MCO, CUN, MKE, IAH, CVG, DEN, DFW, MEX, SJU, MCI, FCO, CDG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DTW to PUJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJU. 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 PUJ to DTW

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PUJ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUJ to DTW ranges from 4 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,856 miles (2,986 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ABE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Juan (SJU).