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Flight deals from Cancun to Punta Cana

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $445. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Punta Cana.$431 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
Punta Cana.$432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
Punta Cana.$432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
Punta Cana.$432 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
Punta Cana.$432 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
Punta Cana.$432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
Punta Cana.$433 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Punta Cana.$445 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.
Punta Cana.$448 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
Punta Cana.$459 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.
Punta Cana.$492 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
Punta Cana.$492 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
Punta Cana.$492 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
Punta Cana.$492 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
Punta Cana.$493 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Punta Cana.$496 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Cancun on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Arajet departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cancun to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $569
Jul
from $445
Aug
from $431
Sep
from $432
Oct
from $432
Nov
from $432
Dec
from $492
Jan
from $492
Feb
from $492
Mar
from $492
Apr
from $563
May
from $565

Direct flights from Cancun to Punta Cana

Cancun to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cancun to Punta Cana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Punta Cana.

Punta Cana

1km from central Punta Cana
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La Romana

57km from central Punta Cana
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Cancun to Punta Cana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$431
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineArajet
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Cancun to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cancun to Punta Cana is $431. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Cancun to Punta Cana.
Arajet, World Ticket Ltd and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly direct from Cancun to Punta Cana.
As of June 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Cancun to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Punta Cana is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Punta Cana but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Punta Cana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Arajet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Punta Cana.

Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Cancun.

  • There are eight Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport flights every week to choose from.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CUN to PUJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Arajet is your gateway to exploring Punta Cana (and maybe even some other great corners of the Dominican Republic!). Check out the direct flights from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Arajet on this route.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CUN to PUJ flights is Aerolineas Argentinas.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CUN and PUJ:

    • Fort Lauderdale International Airport

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport

    • San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

  • At the moment, $251 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $431. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to PUJ.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CUN to PUJ.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • Cancun Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CUN land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

  • Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CUN:

Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

  • If you're arriving on a late Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PUJ:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Punta Cana and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Cancun Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you'd like to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to PUJ in March. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of the Dominican Republic

  • Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are among its highlights.

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