Halifax to Punta Cana (YHZ–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS2654
WS WestJet
7S8
5:00 AM
ADT
8:35 AM
AST
4h 35m
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TS634
TS Air Transat
321
6:00 AM
ADT
9:20 AM
AST
4h 20m
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AC2180
AC Air Canada
B38M
11:10 AM
ADT
2:35 PM
AST
4h 25m
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TS636
TS Air Transat
321
5:40 PM
ADT
9:00 PM
AST
4h 20m
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TS635
TS Air Transat
321
11:36 AM
AST TA
4:40 PM
ADT
4h 4m
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AC2181
AC Air Canada
B38M
12:55 PM
AST TA
6:15 PM
ADT
4h 20m
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TS637
TS Air Transat
321
10:10 PM
AST TA
3:30 AM+1
ADT
4h 20m
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WS2655
WS WestJet
7S8
10:40 PM
AST TA
3:12 AM+1
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4h 32m
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Halifax to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,840 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

YHZ–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Transat, Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,840 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 4 321 4h20 50% – –
AC Air Canada 3 B38M 4h25 50% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 2 7S8 4h35 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – TS
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – WS
B38M – AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS + WS (6 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ABE ~6h 52m BCT ~7h 1m PHL ~7h 22m JFK ~7h 49m YQB ~7h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YHZ → PUJ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
PUJ → YHZ
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Halifax

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric YHZ→PUJ YQM→PUJ YFC→PUJ
Distance from YHZ – 102 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 9 2 1
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 35m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Moncton (YQM) to Punta Cana flights · Fredericton (YFC) to Punta Cana flights
Airports within 200 miles of YHZ with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour behind Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,840 mi / 2,960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in all air tickets issued outside the country, so no separate purchase is needed when arriving by air. An electronic entry/exit form (E-Ticket) must be completed online before each trip. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YHZ–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,840 mi / 2,960 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: PUJ
Full namePunta Cana International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,840 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from YHZ to PUJ. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABE, BCT, PHL, JFK, YQB, YKF, FLL, MCO, FRA, YUL, BOS, YOW, TPA, YYZ, YYC, CUN, EWR and YHM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour behind Halifax.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQM and YFC. 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 YHZ to PUJ

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YHZ to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to PUJ ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,960 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ABE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moncton (YQM) and Fredericton (YFC).