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$121+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Punta Cana (PUJ)

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ORD — PUJ
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Punta Cana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Punta Cana flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Punta Cana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Punta Cana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/128:34 pmORD - PUJ
1 stop15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/192:20 pmPUJ - ORD
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$295
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:27 amORD - PUJ
Nonstop4h 45mArajet
Sat 12/135:47 amPUJ - ORD
Nonstop5h 10mArajet
Deal found 6/14$302
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/125:05 amORD - PUJ
1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/195:00 pmPUJ - ORD
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/15$313
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/215:15 amORD - PUJ
2 stops30h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Tue 7/2912:05 pmPUJ - ORD
2 stops22h 30mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 6/14$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:00 amMDW - PUJ
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Thu 10/22:42 pmPUJ - MDW
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/14$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/219:55 amMDW - PUJ
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Tue 7/293:45 pmPUJ - MDW
Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/15$344
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/291:07 amORD - PUJ
1 stop11h 34mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/65:16 amPUJ - ORD
1 stop19h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/14$347
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/118:27 pmORD - PUJ
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Mon 7/1411:20 amPUJ - ORD
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$351
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/85:01 amORD - PUJ
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/303:25 pmPUJ - ORD
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/196:00 amEVV - PUJ
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2611:55 amPUJ - EVV
2 stops24h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/1210:45 amSTL - PUJ
2 stops24h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/191:00 pmPUJ - STL
1 stop21h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$355
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:40 pmMDW - PUJ
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Mon 7/1411:20 amPUJ - MDW
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$357

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Punta Cana that are best for you.

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ChicagoPunta Cana

ORD - PUJ

ORDPUJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

8:34 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Punta Cana

Tue 8/19

2:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$295

ChicagoPunta Cana

ORD - PUJ

ORDPUJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

5:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Punta Cana

Sat 7/19

5:00 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$313

ChicagoPunta Cana

MDW - PUJ

MDWPUJ

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Punta Cana

Thu 10/2

2:42 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$335

ChicagoPunta Cana

MDW - PUJ

MDWPUJ

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/21

9:55 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Punta Cana

Tue 7/29

3:45 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$344

ChicagoPunta Cana

ORD - PUJ

ORDPUJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

1:07 am-4:02 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Punta Cana

Wed 8/6

5:16 am-1:41 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$347

ChicagoPunta Cana

ORD - PUJ

ORDPUJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

8:27 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 28m

Punta Cana

Mon 7/14

11:20 am-7:27 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$351

ChicagoPunta Cana

ORD - PUJ

ORDPUJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

5:01 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Punta Cana

Wed 7/30

3:25 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$353

EvansvillePunta Cana

EVV - PUJ

EVVPUJ

Evansville Dress Regional

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Punta Cana

Tue 8/26

11:55 am-11:28 am

2 stops24h 33m

$355

St. LouisPunta Cana

STL - PUJ

STLPUJ

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/12

10:45 am-11:45 am

2 stops24h 00m

Punta Cana

Sat 7/19

1:00 pm-9:52 am

1 stop21h 52m

$355

ChicagoPunta Cana

MDW - PUJ

MDWPUJ

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/11

6:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

Punta Cana

Mon 7/14

11:20 am-11:51 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$357

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Punta Cana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Punta Cana

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Punta Cana (average of $443). Flying from Illinois to Punta Cana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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 IL to PUJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 June 16, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Punta Cana, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Punta Cana

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Punta Cana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to PUJ are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Punta Cana by month

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

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.

Temperature in Punta Cana by month

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

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 June 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Punta Cana, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,453 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,711 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Punta Cana, you will be flying into Punta Cana. Punta Cana (PUJ) is just 9.2 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Punta Cana are American Airlines ($121), Southwest ($121), and United Airlines ($126).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Punta Cana are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Punta Cana, Chicago Midway - Punta Cana and Lambert-St Louis - Punta Cana.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Punta Cana?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Punta Cana are United Airlines (90%), American Airlines (84%) and Frontier (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Punta Cana?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Punta Cana) can be booked for $244 on average our data indicates $875 when flying from Illinois to Punta Cana.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Punta Cana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Punta Cana (average of $443). Flying from Illinois to Punta Cana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Punta Cana

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$223Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$240Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$270Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Air CanadaCheapest$335Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$345Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$382Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$387Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$488Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$495Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$615Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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