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Flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,132. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Punta Cana.$1,027 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,027, select.
Punta Cana.$1,027 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,027, select.
Punta Cana.$1,027 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,027, select.
Punta Cana.$1,038 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,038, select.
Punta Cana.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.
Punta Cana.$1,118 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,118, select.
Punta Cana.$1,122 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,122, select.
Punta Cana.$1,132 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,132, select.
Punta Cana.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Punta Cana.$1,203 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,203, select.
Punta Cana.$1,536 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,536, select.
Punta Cana.$1,784 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,784, select.
Punta Cana.$2,188 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,188, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $2,188
Jul
from $1,132
Aug
from $1,027
Sep
from $1,536
Oct
from $1,038
Nov
from $1,044
Dec
from $1,118
Jan
from $1,027
Feb
from $1,027
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Des Moines to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to Punta Cana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,027
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana is $1,027. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Punta Cana. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,027.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport on Friday, 8 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Punta Cana Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Punta Cana.

Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know

  • Punta Cana is two hours ahead of Des Moines and observes the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Your DSM to PUJ flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DSM and PUJ:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

  • Right now, $495 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,027. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DSM to PUJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from DSM to PUJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Des Moines Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

  • If you're landing on a late Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near PUJ:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Punta Cana and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks in advance.

When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in September.

  • Lock in your flight from Des Moines 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.

  • March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSM to PUJ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of the Dominican Republic

  • Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.

  • If you want to check out another corner of 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 the start of reasons to visit.

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