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

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✈ Nonstop
DM5420
DM Arajet
7M8
8:00 AM
AST
11:29 AM
CDT
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA309+1
AA American
738
12:06 PM
AST TB
4:25 PM
CDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1664
UA United
B39M
1:50 PM
AST TB
5:59 PM
CDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA619
AA American
738
4:29 PM
AST TB
8:30 PM
CDT
5h 1m
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
DM5481
DM Arajet
B38M
6:45 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
AST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2841
AA American
738
8:30 AM
CDT T3
1:57 PM
AST
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1270
UA United
7M9
9:30 AM
CDT T1
3:12 PM
AST
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2868
AA American
738
9:46 AM
CDT T3
3:15 PM
AST
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DM5421
DM Arajet
7M8
1:35 PM
CDT
5:57 PM
AST
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Punta Cana to Chicago
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,984 mi 4h 29m nonstop -1h behind 70 1-stop hubs

PUJ–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Arajet lead the route. The flight covers 1,984 miles in approximately 4h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 738 5h01-5h19 Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 5h09 Star Alliance
DM Arajet 3 7M8, B38M 4h29-5h10
F9 Frontier 3
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DM
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 52%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: DM + F9 (6 flights/wk, 22%)
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
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PUJ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,310
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.

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 4 1 4
Weekly flights 24 39
Flight time 4h 29m 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 4h 29m to 5h 19m.
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 time4h 29m to 5h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 22 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
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 approximately 4h 29m to 5h 19m. The route covers 1,984 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from PUJ to ORD. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, BHM, OPF, PLS, APF, CHS, MDW, SAV, CVG, PIT, RSW, YHM, ABE, HPN, IND, RFD, LAN, MKE, BGI, MCI, YHZ, CUR, YYT, SDQ, YEG, YWG, NLU, SJU, MXP, LIS, MAD, CDG, BCN, IAD, MUC, EWR, YYZ, BWI, WAW, VIE, FCO, YOW, DTW, TPA, PHL, PTY, FLL, ATL, MSP, STL, CLE, BOS, BNA, CLT, DFW, YUL, MIA, IAH, MCO, RDU, FRA, JFK, MEX, DEN, CUN, BOG, YQB, YYC, GRU and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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, Arajet, Frontier and United Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PUJ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PUJ to ORD ranges from 4 hours 29 minutes to 5 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,984 miles (3,192 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santo Domingo (SDQ) and San Juan (SJU).