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$473+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PUJ
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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 March 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:00 am
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop10h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 5/51:39 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
2 stops11h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 4/266:00 am
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 5/112:06 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
1 stop12h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$485
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:30 am
DSM
-
PUJ
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/291:10 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
1 stop28h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/115:01 pm
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop19h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 5/195:25 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
2 stops20h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Wed 4/297:16 pm
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop18h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 5/61:50 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/107:16 pm
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop18h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 4/162:20 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
1 stop9h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/13:00 pm
DSM
-
PUJ
2 stops18h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 5/51:39 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
2 stops19h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/168:03 pm
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop18h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 5/2411:59 am
PUJ
-
DSM
1 stop12h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/13:00 pm
DSM
-
PUJ
2 stops18h 51m
American Airlines
Fri 5/85:25 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
2 stops18h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$527
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:00 am
DSM
-
PUJ
1 stop10h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 4/213:34 pm
PUJ
-
DSM
1 stop20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$545

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$473
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,109
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Punta Cana

Fri 5/1

12:06 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$485

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

7:16 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Punta Cana

Wed 5/6

1:50 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$518

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

7:16 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Punta Cana

Thu 4/16

2:20 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$520

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

6:15 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Punta Cana

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 47m

$552

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

5:01 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Punta Cana

Mon 5/4

12:06 pm-10:26 am

1 stop23h 20m

$565

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Punta Cana

Tue 5/19

1:50 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 47m

$573
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Punta Cana

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$595

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Deals found on 3/13

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Punta Cana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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 $434). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Reviews of airlines servicing Punta Cana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Punta Cana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Punta Cana. Reviews last updated March 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Punta Cana in just under 8h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 32m. 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), United Airlines ($524), and American Airlines ($529) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Punta Cana. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana for 47% 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 $434). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$392Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$524Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$529Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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