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$134+ Cheap flights from California to Punta Cana (PUJ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PUJ
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Punta Cana

Cheapest flights from California to Punta Cana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Punta Cana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:25 amLAX - PUJ
1 stop11h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/122:05 pmPUJ - LAX
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:30 amLAS - PUJ
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/233:28 pmPUJ - LAS
1 stop12h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:00 amLAX - PUJ
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/193:28 pmPUJ - LAX
1 stop10h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:30 amLAS - PUJ
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/243:28 pmPUJ - LAS
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:30 amLAS - PUJ
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/243:28 pmPUJ - LAS
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:44 amLAS - PUJ
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Wed 12/242:06 pmPUJ - LAS
1 stop12h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/15$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:15 pmLAS - PUJ
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:15 pmPUJ - LAS
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:00 amLAX - PUJ
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/232:05 pmPUJ - LAX
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$433
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:43 pmLAX - PUJ
1 stop13h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/125:47 pmPUJ - LAX
2 stops28h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/14$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:30 amLAS - PUJ
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/252:05 pmPUJ - LAS
2 stops14h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$449
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:45 pmLAX - PUJ
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Thu 1/14:34 pmPUJ - LAX
1 stop19h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:00 amLAX - PUJ
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/243:28 pmPUJ - LAX
1 stop20h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$462

Find flight deals from California to Punta Cana

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Round-trip from

$314
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One-way from

$134
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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Punta Cana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Punta Cana that are best for you.

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Las VegasPunta Cana

LAS - PUJ

LASPUJ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop27h 07m

Punta Cana

Sat 1/17

3:38 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop27h 52m

$352

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

12:25 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops24h 20m

Punta Cana

Fri 2/6

5:47 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$372

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

9:30 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Punta Cana

Wed 1/14

2:05 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$372

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

9:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Punta Cana

Mon 2/2

2:05 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$372

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

12:30 am-4:02 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Punta Cana

Thu 1/15

5:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop11h 39m

$372

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

5:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Punta Cana

Mon 2/9

2:05 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$372

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

11:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Punta Cana

Fri 1/30

12:56 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$372

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX - PUJ

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

11:05 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Punta Cana

Fri 2/6

5:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop11h 39m

$372

Las VegasPunta Cana

LAS - PUJ

LASPUJ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

9:59 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop14h 37m

Punta Cana

Fri 2/6

5:47 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$377

San DiegoPunta Cana

SAN - PUJ

SANPUJ

San Diego

Wed 1/28

8:16 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Punta Cana

Wed 2/4

5:43 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$386

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Best time to book a flight from California to Punta Cana

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Punta Cana?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Punta Cana (average of $189). Flying from California to Punta Cana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to PUJ?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Punta Cana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Punta Cana at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Punta Cana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Punta Cana flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Punta Cana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Punta Cana from California?

    Most people fly into Punta Cana (PUJ) if they book a flight to Punta Cana from California. Punta Cana is conveniently located just 9.2 mi from Punta Cana’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from California to Punta Cana?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Punta Cana in 11h 29m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3241 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Punta Cana one-way?

    $6 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $155 and $158, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Punta Cana?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Punta Cana are Los Angeles - Punta Cana, San Francisco - Punta Cana and Ontario - Punta Cana.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Punta Cana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Punta Cana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Punta Cana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Punta Cana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Punta Cana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Punta Cana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Punta Cana?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Punta Cana (average of $189). Flying from California to Punta Cana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Punta Cana

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Punta Cana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$189Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$306Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$327Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$368Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$394Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$421Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$509Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air CanadaCheapest$512Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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