Ottawa to Punta Cana (YOW–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,896 mi airlines 12/wk
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TS830
TS Air Transat
321
6:00 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
AST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2652
WS WestJet
B38M
12:12 PM
EDT
5:13 PM
AST
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2182
AC Air Canada
7M8
3:55 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
AST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS4237
WS WestJet
B38M
11:00 AM
AST
3:46 PM
EDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS831
TS Air Transat
321
11:25 AM
AST TA
4:00 PM
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2721
WS WestJet
7M8
1:30 PM
AST TA
6:04 PM
EDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2653
WS WestJet
B38M
1:50 PM
AST TA
6:21 PM
EDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2183
AC Air Canada
7M8
10:00 PM
AST TA
3:05 AM+1
EDT
5h 5m
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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Ottawa to Punta Cana
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,896 mi 4h 30m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

YOW–PUJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Transat and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,896 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 5 B38M 5h01 65%
TS Air Transat 4 321 4h30 65%
AC Air Canada 3 7M8 4h45 65% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – TS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
B38MWS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS + WS (9 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to PUJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
772
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
YOW → PUJ
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
PUJ → YOW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric YOW→PUJ YUL→PUJ
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 12 57
Flight time 4h 30m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW 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 Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,896 mi / 3,051 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 5h 1m.
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.

YOW–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,896 mi / 3,051 km
Flight time4h 30m to 5h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 5h 1m. The route covers 1,896 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from YOW to PUJ. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YQR, CUN, YYC, YUL, DTW, YQT, YHZ, BOS, EWR, YYZ, YEG, IAD, FLL, YFC, ORD, CDG, MCO, YWG, YQB, MIA, YQM and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 YOW to PUJ

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to PUJ ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,896 miles (3,051 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).