Thunder Bay to Punta Cana (YQT–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2796
WS WestJet
738
9:15 AM
EST
2:28 PM
AST
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2797
WS WestJet
738
4:30 PM
AST TA
10:14 PM
EST
5h 44m
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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Thunder Bay to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,370 mi 5h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

YQT–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,370 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQT–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 738 5h13 67%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 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, YQT to PUJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQT to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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
YQT → PUJ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PUJ → YQT
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Thunder Bay.
YQT: EST · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,370 mi / 3,814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m.
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.

YQT–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thunder Bay to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance2,370 mi / 3,814 km
Flight time5h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YQT
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQT to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 5h 13m. The route covers 2,370 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YQT to PUJ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXU, YHM, YUL, YOW, YYZ, YWG and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Thunder Bay.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to YQT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YQT to PUJ

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQT to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQT to PUJ ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,370 miles (3,814 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via YXU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.