St Louis to Punta Cana (STL–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,920 mi airlines 5/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2822
WN Southwest
73H
9:05 AM
EDT T2
2:25 PM
AST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96
F9 Frontier
A21N
10:59 AM
EDT T1
4:28 PM
AST
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2823
WN Southwest
B38M
1:45 PM
AST TB
5:45 PM
EDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
F97
F9 Frontier
A21N
3:48 PM
AST TA
7:44 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,920 mi 4h 20m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

STL–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,920 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 4 A21N 4h29 78%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 73H 4h20 78%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,652
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
STL → PUJ
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
PUJ → STL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric STL→PUJ PIA→PUJ
Distance from STL 137 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 13m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,920 mi / 3,089 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 29m.
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.

STL–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,920 mi / 3,089 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 29m. The route covers 1,920 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from STL to PUJ. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, IND, BCT, FXE, ABE, CVG, YWG, CUN, MKE, PIT, FLL, RDU, MDW, TPA, MCO, YYZ, BWI, MCI, PHL, EWR, CLT, ATL, DFW, BNA, MIA, DEN, DTW, SJU, MSP, BOS, FRA, ORD, IAD, IAH and CLE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIA. 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 STL to PUJ

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STL to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to PUJ ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,920 miles (3,089 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA).