Punta Cana to Fort Lauderdale (PUJ–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PUJ–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Azul and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 16 | 320, 321 | 2h27-2h39 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 7 | 320 | 2h42 | – | – | – |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | A21N | 2h48 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Punta Cana
| Metric | PUJ→FLL | LRM→FLL | BQN→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PUJ | – | 37 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 2m | 2h 34m |
Travel Essentials
PUJ: AST · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
PUJ–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PUJ to FLL
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PUJ to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PUJ to FLL ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Romana (LRM), Aguadilla (BQN) and Santo Domingo (SDQ).