Raleigh/Durham to Punta Cana (RDU–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–PUJ had nonstop service from Breeze Airways and American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,355 miles in 3h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · PUJ: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to PUJ
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways and American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RDU to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to PUJ is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,355 miles (2,180 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.