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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Punta Cana

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Cheapest deal$596
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration2 hours and 39 minutes
Most popular airlineCopa

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Punta Cana.$596 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.
Punta Cana.$596 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.
Punta Cana.$596 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.
Punta Cana.$596 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.
Punta Cana.$596 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jan, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.
Punta Cana.$596 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.
Punta Cana.$598 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Punta Cana.$625 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound direct flight with Copa departs from Panama City Tocumen International on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound direct flight with Copa departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Panama City Tocumen International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in January.
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Direct flights from Panama City to Punta Cana

Panama City to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

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

Finding cheap flights from Panama City to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City to Punta Cana is $596. 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.
2 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City to Punta Cana.
Copa, KLM and Air France fly direct from Panama City to Punta Cana.
As of December 2025, there are 83 flights per week flying from Panama City to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Punta Cana is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Panama City to Punta Cana Airport on Friday, 16 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 39 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Punta Cana is Copa .

Travelling from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know

  • Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.

  • Around 2 hours 40 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.

  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the most popular route. There are 52 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Copa Airlines at 10:32pm. Choose the first PTY to PUJ departure with Copa Airlines at 7:08am if you'd rather not wait around.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Panama City to PUJ, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.

Airports in Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) can be booked from this terminal.

  • Copa Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport jetting out of PTY.

  • Copa Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PTY to PUJ.

  • With an impressive 92.79% of services arriving as planned, Copa Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

  • PAC is around 2 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Panama City to PUJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • When reserving your flight ticket from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to El Dorado International Airport (BOG), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.

  • Making your way to BLB from the centre of Panama City? The airport is around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.

  • Make catching an early Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • BLB has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 86.75%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.

About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport is $361. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $596. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book 11 months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to PUJ.

  • April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Panama City to PUJ.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Punta Cana. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • When booking your Panama City to PUJ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.

  • March sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Punta Cana

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Punta Cana right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Panama City to Punta Cana International Airport:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are popular attractions which should feature on any good Punta Cana itinerary.

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, well-known attractions include Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.

  • Around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.

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