Raleigh/Durham to Punta Cana (RDU–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MX380
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT T1
10:20 AM
AST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA971
AA American
738
9:24 AM
EDT T2
12:50 PM
AST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX381
MX Breeze
BCS3
11:20 AM
AST TA
3:05 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA971
AA American
738
1:58 PM
AST TB
5:41 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,355 mi 3h 20m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

RDU–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,355 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 3h20 0%
AA American Airlines 1 738 3h26 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to PUJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
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
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,870
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
RDU → PUJ
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
PUJ → RDU
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,355 mi / 2,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 26m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price, so no separate purchase is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be obtained at the migration office. Overstaying results in a fee calculated by length of the overstay, payable at the airport on departure.

Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,355 mi / 2,180 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 26m. The route covers 1,355 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RDU to PUJ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, BCT, ABE, CVG, YQB, STL, IAD, FLL, ATL, BNA, PTY, MIA, MDW, CLT, CUN, DTW, BWI, TPA, MCO, MSP, EWR, JFK, BOS, CLE, ORD, MEX, PHL, CDG, DEN, YYZ, DFW, IND, PIT, IAH, YUL, FRA, SJU and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RDU to PUJ

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PUJ ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,355 miles (2,180 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.