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

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Gander to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,235 mi 5h 32m nonstop -1.5h behind 6 1-stop hubs

YQX–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,235 miles in approximately 5h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQX–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQX to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
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 approximately 5h 32m. The route covers 2,235 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YQX to PUJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHZ, YUL, IAD, YYZ, MIA and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQX to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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