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Flights to Punta Cana

from New York
1 Adult, Economy
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Route details

2518 km
Distance

Weather now

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+90°F
Rain

Airports

PUJ
5km

Flights to Punta Cana Information

Price range

Typically the return flight to Punta Cana costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Punta Cana?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Punta Cana flight (one-way) at the moment:
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We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.
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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Punta Cana if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.
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Is Punta Cana an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Punta Cana with other routes:
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Direct flights to Punta Cana

We could not found any direct flights to Punta Cana from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Dominican Republic).
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Airports in Punta Cana and New York

Punta Cana has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.
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Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
5 km from Punta Cana city center.
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Taxi
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Bus
~25 Min.
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Which airport in Punta Cana is better?

The closest airport to Punta Cana city center is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) with 5 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), trip will take 25 min.
Lars
Founder, CEO
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is usually the main choice for traveling to Punta Cana. If you want to get to Punta Cana faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 25 min.
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Where to stay in Punta Cana

Find the right accommodation in Punta Cana with Avionero:
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Los Corales Villas Ocean Front
El Cortecito
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
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Riu Republica - Adults only - All Inclusive
Playa Arena Gorda
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Elevator / Lift • Souvenirs/Gift Shop
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Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana - Adults Only
Avenida Alemania S/N
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff • Mini Bar
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RIU Palace Punta Cana All Inclusive
Playa de Arena Gorda
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Dry Cleaning • Souvenirs/Gift Shop • Restaurant
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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana - Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma
Uvero Alto Punta Cana
Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
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Things to do in Punta Cana

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Punta Cana:
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Punta Cana Airport Private Transfers to Hotels
Port Transfers • Airport & Hotel Transfers • Bus Services • Private Drivers • Transportation Services
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Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar
Sailing • On the Water • Swimming • Viator Plus
3225 reviews
Half-Day Adventure 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture
Extreme • Half-day Tours • Private and Luxury • 4WD Tours • Ports of Call Tours
1900 reviews
Punta Cana Zipline Adventure plus Buggies and Horse Back Riding
Nature and Wildlife • Extreme • Ziplining • Horseback Riding • 4WD Tours
743 reviews
Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour
Day Cruises • Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Lunch Cruises
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Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach
4WD Tours • On the Water • Swimming • Excellent Quality
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Punta Cana Booze Cruise, Snorkeling, Sand-Bar with Entertainment
Snorkeling • Ports of Call Tours • On the Water • Shore Excursions • Excellent Quality
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Tips on how to find cheap flights to Punta Cana

Some useful advice on how to save money when using Avionero:

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Punta Cana themes

This is what Punta Cana is known for:
Golf
Island
Romantic
Beach

Location

Punta Cana is located in Dominican Republic, 2518 km away from New York:
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You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Golf" or "Island"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.
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Currency and exchange rate

100 Dominican Peso equals 1.66 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 6036.1 Dominican Peso.
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RD$100 = $1.66
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Visa to Dominican Republic

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
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Language in Dominican Republic

Official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. People knowledge of English is average².
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Safety

Punta Cana is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.
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Planning a trip to Punta Cana? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Punta Cana looks currently:
Tue, 08 October
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+90°F
Rain
6 m/s
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Wed, 09 October
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+88°F
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5 m/s
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Thu, 10 October
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+90°F
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6 m/s
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Fri, 11 October
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+88°F
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5 m/s
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Sat, 12 October
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+88°F
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4 m/s
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Sun, 13 October
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+90°F
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4 m/s
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Mon, 14 October
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5 m/s
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Tue, 15 October
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5 m/s
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Wed, 16 October
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6 m/s
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Thu, 17 October
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5 m/s
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Fri, 18 October
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+86°F
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5 m/s
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Sat, 19 October
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+84°F
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6 m/s
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Sun, 20 October
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6 m/s
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Mon, 21 October
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+86°F
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6 m/s
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Tue, 22 October
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4 m/s
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Punta Cana will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Punta Cana.

FAQ

Flying to Punta Cana? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Punta Cana has?
There are 1 of airport in Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport. The closest one is Punta Cana International Airport which is 5 km away.
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How far is it to fly to Punta Cana?
A passenger flying direct to Punta Cana will travel around 2518 km if flying from New York.
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How long does it take to travel to Punta Cana?
You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.
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When should I fly to Punta Cana?
The peak of traveling to Punta Cana usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Punta Cana is Rain.
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How much does it cost to fly to Punta Cana?
We recommend using Avionero Flexible Dates to find the best prices for a range of selected dates.
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What’s the weather like in Punta Cana?
On average you could expect +75°F in February to +84°F in October. Currently, it is Rain and +90°F in Punta Cana.
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Are there any direct flights to Punta Cana?
No, there are no direct flights to Punta Cana if you are flying from New York.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Punta Cana.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices

Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024