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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS2655
WS WestJet
B38M
9:35 AM
AST TA
3:05 PM
ADT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS635
TS Air Transat
321
10:30 AM
AST TA
3:50 PM
ADT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Halifax to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,840 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

YHZ–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 1,840 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 51% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 2 51%
TS Air Transat 1 51%
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: TS + WS (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
628
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 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 1 1 1
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 47m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of YHZ with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

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.
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.

YHZ–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,840 mi / 2,960 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

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. The route covers 1,840 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YHZ to PUJ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BCT, ABE, YQM, TPA, BNA, CLE, YQB, FLL, YKF, YHM, JFK, YQG, CLT, YQX, MDW, YOW, YQT, YYC, YEG, LIS, LGW, CUN, CDG, YYZ, FRA, YUL, PHL, BOS, EWR, ORD, MCO, IAD and AMS. 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.
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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 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 1 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. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,960 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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