$474+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

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DSM — PUJ
Jul 30 — Aug 61

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Cheap 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 July 25, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$701

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
From Des Moines to Punta Cana

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 26% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 12 days in advance, which can save you up to 183% on flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 12 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $277. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $786.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Punta Cana from Des Moines average $739. You can even find prices in January for less than $739, as users have found deals to Punta Cana from as low as $497. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Punta Cana from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 47%.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

Des Moines to Punta Cana 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Punta Cana in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Punta Cana in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/203:35 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/2411:52 amPUJ - DSM
1 stop12h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/35:58 amDSM - PUJ
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/84:17 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/203:35 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/243:07 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/35:49 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/87:17 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/123:35 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1911:52 amPUJ - DSM
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/123:35 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1912:04 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$533
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 12/55:45 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:16 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 12/55:45 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/91:55 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 12/52:03 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/91:55 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$576

Find flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sun 10/20

2 stops18h 27m

Punta Cana

Thu 10/24

1 stop12h 17m

$474

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sun 11/3

1 stop8h 09m

Punta Cana

Fri 11/8

1 stop11h 30m

$477

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sun 10/20

1 stop18h 14m

Punta Cana

Thu 10/24

1 stop8h 04m

$478

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

2 stops9h 30m

Punta Cana

Wed 1/22

2 stops18h 58m

$482

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

2 stops21h 04m

Punta Cana

Fri 8/9

2 stops40h 16m

$554

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Fri 1/10

1 stop17h 00m

Punta Cana

Sat 1/18

1 stop18h 14m

$574

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 11/23

2 stops24h 15m

Punta Cana

Wed 11/27

2 stops27h 23m

$659

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 10/12

3 stops22h 46m

Punta Cana

Sat 10/19

2 stops21h 15m

$816

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Wed 12/25

2 stops11h 50m

Punta Cana

Tue 12/31

2 stops11h 16m

$989

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Deals found on 7/25

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana is 11 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Temperature and rainfall in Punta Cana by month

Plan your trip to Punta Cana by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PUJ

Temperature

77 - 82.4 °F

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).

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 July 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Air Canada from Des Moines to Punta Cana. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

6.9
Okay
7,353 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $474, but on average you can expect to pay $525.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($474), Frontier ($554), and Delta ($574) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Punta Cana. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does DSM to PUJ mean?

    DSM and PUJ are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to PUJ refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that include extra baggage allowance?

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    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.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Punta Cana flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Punta Cana flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Punta Cana flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana (average of $454). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Discover the top 4 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$265Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$482Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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