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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL1844+4
DL Delta
739
2:23 PM
AST TB
6:59 PM
EDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2234cs
AF Air France
739
2:23 PM
AST TB
6:59 PM
EDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1995
DL Delta
739
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:54 PM
AST
4h 24m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BWI Baltimore 6h 20m WN AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 29m ADB6NK AFDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 6h 31m B6F9WN AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 34m DLF9 AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
MIA Miami 6h 44m AADMDO AAAFDL Miami (MIA) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 6h 51m WN AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 54m ACDMTS ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
PIT Pittsburgh 6h 58m G4 AMDLKE Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 7h 10m B6DMUA ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 7h 11m UA AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
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Punta Cana to Detroit
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,856 mi 4h 36m nonstop

PUJ–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,856 miles in approximately 4h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PUJ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 1 739 4h36 SkyTeam AF
WS WestJet 0
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PUJ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,261
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
DTW → PUJ
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
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 2
Weekly flights 2 7
Flight time 4h 36m 4h 39m
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 36m gate to gate.
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 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,856 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PUJ to DTW: Delta Air Lines and WestJet.
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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Orlando.
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 Delta Air Lines and WestJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PUJ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUJ to DTW is about 4 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,856 miles (2,986 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Juan (SJU).