Punta Cana to Chicago (PUJ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,984 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DM5420
DM Arajet
B38M
7:02 AM
AST
11:12 AM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1664
UA United
B39M
1:42 PM
AST TB
5:47 PM
CDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA619
AA American
321
3:12 PM
AST TB
7:08 PM
CDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN154
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
AST TB
8:55 PM
CDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5480
DM Arajet
B38M
7:30 PM
AST
11:40 PM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5421
DM Arajet
B38M
6:41 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
AST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5481
DM Arajet
7M8
6:45 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
AST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN152
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
CDT T5
12:45 PM
AST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2841
AA American
321
8:35 AM
CDT T3
2:10 PM
AST
4h 35m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1270
UA United
7M9
8:47 AM
CDT T1
2:27 PM
AST
4h 40m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MCO Orlando 6h 53m B6F9WN AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 54m ADB6NK AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 6h 56m AADMDO 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 6h 56m AFDL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 58m WN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 58m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 59m DLF9 AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
SJU San Juan 7h 3m B6BBQDM AAASF9 San Juan (SJU) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 7h 3m F9WN AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 11m WN AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
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Punta Cana to Chicago
5 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,984 mi 5h 5m nonstop -1h behind

PUJ–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,984 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PUJ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 321 4h56 Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 5h05 Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 4h55
DM Arajet 3 B38M 5h10
F9 Frontier 0
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DM + F9 + WN (10 flights/wk, 42%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 29%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 29%)
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 ORD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PUJ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,201
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 → ORD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
ORD → PUJ
10%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
10%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Punta Cana

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PUJ→ORD SDQ→ORD SJU→ORD
Distance from PUJ 86 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 6
Weekly flights 24 41
Flight time 5h 5m 5h 21m 5h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of PUJ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,984 mi / 3,192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

PUJ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Punta Cana to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,984 mi / 3,192 km
Flight time5h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PUJ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 5h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,984 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from PUJ to ORD: American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Arajet, and others.
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 Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Miami.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Punta Cana.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PUJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDQ and 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 ORD

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Arajet and Frontier. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PUJ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUJ to ORD is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,984 miles (3,192 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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