How long is the flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Punta Cana in just under 9h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24m. The distance between Des Moines and Punta Cana is about 2175 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana round-trip?

According to our current data, Delta ($392), American Airlines ($538), and United Airlines ($559) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Punta Cana. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Punta Cana ranges from 2.1 - 6.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Punta Cana when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Punta Cana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Punta Cana flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Punta Cana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Punta Cana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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.

$287+ Flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - PUJ

2 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/296:08 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$644

Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - PUJ

2 stops19h 04mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/296:08 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$713

Sat 12/206:46 pmDSM - PUJ

2 stops16h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/294:25 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$778

Fri 12/196:46 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop17h 36mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2912:56 pmPUJ - DSM

2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$792

Sat 12/206:16 amDSM - PUJ

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Mon 12/291:53 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop8h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$822

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - PUJ

2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/313:28 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$931

Best flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

Thu 1/292:58 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/55:47 pmPUJ - DSM

2 stops18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$437

Mon 1/125:21 amDSM - PUJ

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/233:43 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$462

Mon 3/25:24 amDSM - PUJ

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Tue 3/101:45 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$462

Mon 3/23:24 pmDSM - PUJ

2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/102:28 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$462

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana
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Thu 1/84:25 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/163:43 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$494

Thu 1/84:00 pmDSM - PUJ

2 stops17h 54mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/144:31 pmPUJ - DSM

2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$496

Sat 1/105:00 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/206:07 pmPUJ - DSM

2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$491

Mon 1/127:00 amDSM - PUJ

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/234:31 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$462

Fri 1/237:40 amDSM - PUJ

1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/282:10 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop10h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$492

Wed 1/285:51 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop21h 11mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/41:10 pmPUJ - DSM

1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$490

Thu 1/292:58 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/55:47 pmPUJ - DSM

2 stops18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$437

Thu 1/295:51 pmDSM - PUJ

2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/51:11 pmPUJ - DSM

2 stops11h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$484

One-way flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana
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Wed 1/286:30 amDSM - PUJ

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$287

Sun 12/287:30 pmDSM - PUJ

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$334

Sat 12/278:00 amDSM - PUJ

2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$375

Sat 12/278:29 pmDSM - PUJ

3 stops38h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$562

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$437 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$287 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$704

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Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

2:58 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop23h 38m

Punta Cana

Thu 2/5

5:47 pm-10:19 am

2 stops18h 32m

$437

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:21 am-5:02 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Punta Cana

Fri 1/23

3:43 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$462

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

5:24 am-4:41 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Punta Cana

Tue 3/10

1:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$462

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

3:24 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Punta Cana

Tue 3/10

2:28 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$462

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$287

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sun 12/28

7:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$334

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 12/27

8:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$375

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 12/27

8:29 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops38h 01m

$562

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Deals found on 12/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Punta Cana flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Punta Cana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Punta Cana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Punta Cana flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Punta Cana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana (average of $461). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 DSM to PUJ?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Punta Cana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Punta Cana

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Punta Cana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana?
American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Punta Cana in just under 9h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24m. The distance between Des Moines and Punta Cana is about 2175 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($392), American Airlines ($538), and United Airlines ($559) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Punta Cana. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Punta Cana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Punta Cana?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana (average of $461). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$498	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$538	Average$775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$559	Average$894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$287+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

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