Gander to Punta Cana (YQX–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,235 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YUL Montréal 19h 40m AC → ACDMTS Montréal (YUL) to Punta Cana flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 45m AC → ACDMTS Toronto (YYZ) to Punta Cana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gander to Punta Cana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,235 mi 5h 32m nonstop -1.5h behind

YQX–PUJ had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,235 miles in 5h 32m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YQX–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQX to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YUL ~19h 40m YYZ ~21h 45m
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Punta Cana is 1.5 hours behind Gander.
YQX: NDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Gander, it's 4.5:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,235 mi / 3,597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 32m gate to gate.
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

YQX–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gander to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance2,235 mi / 3,597 km
Flight time5h 32m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 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 YQX to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Gander International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 5h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 2,235 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YQX to PUJ: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson.
Punta Cana is 1.5 hours behind Gander.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YQX to PUJ

Gander International Airport (YQX) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YQX to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQX to PUJ is about 5 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,235 miles (3,597 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.