$287+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PUJ
Sep 11 — Sep 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Punta CanaExplore 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 August 12, 2026.
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 August 12, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/259:59 am -
1 stop9h 26m
Fri 10/21:10 pm -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/254:14 pm -
2 stops17h 44m
Fri 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops13h 03m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/206:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 10/271:09 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/227:42 pm -
1 stop17h 53m
Mon 10/2611:39 am -
1 stop25h 44m
Deal found 8/8![American Airlines logo]()
$621
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/111:30 pm -
1 stop22h 22m
Fri 9/181:44 pm -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/41:09 pm -
1 stop21h 01m
Fri 9/114:04 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 8/7![American Airlines logo]()
$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 12/145:00 am -
1 stop8h 51m
Tue 12/223:48 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/173:01 pm -
2 stops18h 49m
Sat 10/244:04 pm -
2 stops19h 38m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$655
Best flights from Des Moines to Punta CanaDiscover 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 August 12, 2026.
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 August 12, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/259:59 am -
1 stop9h 26m
Fri 10/21:10 pm -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/254:14 pm -
2 stops17h 44m
Fri 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops13h 03m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/206:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 10/271:09 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/224:12 pm -
2 stops19h 27m
Thu 10/291:56 pm -
1 stop11h 02m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$615
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/45:10 pm -
2 stops16h 52m
Fri 9/114:04 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 8/7![American Airlines logo]()
$615
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Punta CanaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Data last updated August 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Data last updated August 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/41:09 pm -
1 stop21h 01m
Fri 9/114:04 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 8/7![American Airlines logo]()
$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/57:56 pm -
1 stop17h 09m
Fri 9/112:04 pm -
2 stops20h 13m
Deal found 8/8![American Airlines logo]()
$615
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/57:56 pm -
1 stop17h 09m
Thu 9/102:04 pm -
2 stops20h 13m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/111:30 pm -
1 stop22h 22m
Fri 9/181:44 pm -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/231:30 pm -
2 stops20h 28m
Wed 9/301:44 pm -
2 stops10h 57m
Deal found 8/9![American Airlines logo]()
$660
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/259:59 am -
1 stop9h 26m
Fri 10/21:10 pm -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/254:14 pm -
2 stops17h 44m
Fri 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops13h 03m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$600
One-way flights from Des Moines to Punta CanaSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 12, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/258:30 pm -
3 stops43h 31m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 9/264:20 pm -
2 stops19h 22m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 9/266:00 am -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$398
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $549 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $287 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $648 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 August 12, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
9:59 am-8:25 pm
1 stop9h 26m
Punta Cana
Fri 10/2
1:10 pm-3:26 pm
1 stop27h 16m
$550
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
4:14 pm-10:58 am
2 stops17h 44m
Punta Cana
Fri 10/2
12:01 pm-12:04 am
2 stops13h 03m
$600
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Tue 10/20
6:00 am-3:12 pm
1 stop8h 12m
Punta Cana
Tue 10/27
1:09 pm-9:24 pm
1 stop9h 15m
$610
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Thu 10/22
4:12 pm-12:39 pm
2 stops19h 27m
Punta Cana
Thu 10/29
1:56 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop11h 02m
$615
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Fri 9/4
5:10 pm-11:02 am
2 stops16h 52m
Punta Cana
Fri 9/11
4:04 pm-11:54 am
2 stops20h 50m
$615
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
8:30 pm-5:01 pm
3 stops43h 31m
$287
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Sat 9/26
4:20 pm-12:42 pm
2 stops19h 22m
$328
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesPunta Cana
DSM Des Moines - PUJ Punta Cana
DSMPUJ
Des Moines
Sat 9/26
6:00 am-2:27 pm
1 stop7h 27m
$398
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana (average of $573). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,313). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Punta Cana flights typically cost between $622 and $650 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $549 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 25-Oct 2).
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 August 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLibby,Jun 2026
TUS - LAS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$392 | Average$699 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$524 | Average$765 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$553 | Average$762 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$620 | Average$790 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |