Punta Cana to Houston (PUJ–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1075
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
AST TB
4:40 PM
CDT
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1074
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT T1
2:45 PM
AST
4h 10m
48%
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
MIA Miami 6h 1m AADMDO → EJAWN Miami (MIA) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 6h 10m B6F9WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
CUN Cancún 6h 41m ARDM → WN Cancún (CUN) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 45m DLF9 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 53m ADB6NK → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 56m AAQRSY → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 8h 10m F9WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 8h 24m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 8h 33m WN → SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 47m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Punta Cana to Houston
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,856 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind

PUJ–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,856 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PUJ–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7M8 4h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PUJ to HOU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PUJ to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MIA ~6h 1m MCO ~6h 10m MSY ~6h 32m CUN ~6h 41m TPA ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,278
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PUJ → HOU
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
HOU → PUJ
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Punta Cana

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric PUJ→HOU SJU→HOU
Distance from PUJ – 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 2 8
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 25m
San Juan (SJU) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of PUJ with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Punta Cana.
PUJ: AST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

PUJ–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Punta Cana to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,856 mi / 2,986 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PUJ
Full namePunta Cana International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PUJ to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Punta Cana International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,856 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PUJ to HOU: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Miami, Orlando and Cancún.
Houston is 1 hour behind Punta Cana.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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 HOU

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PUJ to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUJ to HOU is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,856 miles (2,986 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Juan (SJU).