Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana

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Flight deals from Ottawa to Punta Cana

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $778. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Punta Cana

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

Direct flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana

Ottawa to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

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

Ottawa to Punta Cana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$737
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week10

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana is $737. 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.
4 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to Punta Cana.
WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat fly direct from Ottawa to Punta Cana.
As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Ottawa to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Punta Cana is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Punta Cana Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 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.

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

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) leaving from here.

  • 4 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport flight.

  • Punta Cana is one hour ahead of Ottawa. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services each week. You can travel from YOW to PUJ on Air Transat's 6am flight.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to PUJ, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Fly without interruptions from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Direct flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) can be booked from here.

  • Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport out of YOW include:

  • Most travellers choose to book seats with WestJet from YOW to PUJ.

  • Air Canada is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • Of the flights that depart from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.

About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana

  • From Punta Cana International Airport, central Punta Cana is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

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

  • $386 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport. A return flight starts from $737. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap flights from Ottawa to PUJ, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Ottawa to PUJ.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

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

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Punta Cana. March is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • Book a Ottawa to PUJ plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport in March if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.

More about Punta Cana

Explore more of the Dominican Republic

  • Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are among its highlights.

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