Punta Cana

$116+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

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NYC — PUJ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Punta Cana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$116
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
From New York (NYC) to Punta Cana
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Punta Cana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Punta Cana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/287:56 pmSWF - PUJ
1 stop18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/313:25 pmPUJ - SWF
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/157:59 amJFK - PUJ
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/53:31 pmPUJ - JFK
1 stop21h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$343
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:00 amLGA - PUJ
1 stop9h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/93:25 pmPUJ - LGA
1 stop8h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$343
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:00 amJFK - PUJ
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Fri 7/116:34 pmPUJ - JFK
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:00 amJFK - PUJ
1 stop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1511:50 amPUJ - JFK
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$346
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/212:16 pmJFK - PUJ
Nonstop4h 05mJetBlue
Wed 7/3010:40 amPUJ - JFK
1 stop13h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 8/247:59 pmLGA - PUJ
2 stops14h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/281:50 pmPUJ - LGA
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:25 amLGA - PUJ
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/151:50 pmPUJ - LGA
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$350
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/166:50 pmLGA - PUJ
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Wed 6/182:25 pmPUJ - LGA
1 stop17h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/157:00 pmEWR - PUJ
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/193:20 pmPUJ - EWR
1 stop21h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$368
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Sat 7/57:00 amEWR - PUJ
2 stops8h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/125:00 pmPUJ - EWR
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$369
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:30 amLGA - PUJ
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Sun 8/243:38 pmPUJ - LGA
1 stop18h 57mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$370

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Punta Cana that are best for you.

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New WindsorPunta Cana

SWF - PUJ

SWFPUJ

New Windsor Stewart

Mon 7/28

7:56 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 34m

Punta Cana

Thu 7/31

3:25 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$314

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-5:31 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Punta Cana

Sat 7/19

1:19 pm-10:03 am

1 stop20h 44m

$343

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Punta Cana

Wed 7/9

3:25 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$343

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/21

2:16 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Punta Cana

Wed 7/30

10:40 am-11:46 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$347

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/24

7:59 pm-10:55 am

2 stops14h 56m

Punta Cana

Thu 8/28

1:50 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$347

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/8

6:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Punta Cana

Tue 7/15

1:50 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$350

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/15

8:30 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Punta Cana

Wed 8/20

3:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 00m

$350

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/16

6:50 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Punta Cana

Wed 6/18

2:25 pm-8:02 am

1 stop17h 37m

$364

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR - PUJ

EWRPUJ

Newark

Fri 8/15

7:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Punta Cana

Tue 8/19

3:20 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$368

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR - PUJ

EWRPUJ

Newark

Sat 7/5

7:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Punta Cana

Sat 7/12

5:00 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

$369

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Airports
EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours before your flight due to unpredictable wait times.

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PUJ

Clearing immigration at PUJ is quick, often under 20 minutes, thanks to fully staffed counters.

Read more about PUJby Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

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Expert on PUJ

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Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Punta Cana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Punta Cana from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Punta Cana

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Punta Cana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Punta Cana may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Punta Cana (average of $443). Flying from New York 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 NYC to PUJ?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Punta Cana in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Punta Cana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Punta Cana flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Punta Cana

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to PUJ are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines from New York to Punta Cana by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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 New York 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 New York?

    If you book a flight to Punta Cana from New York, you will be flying to Punta Cana, which is the city’s only airport. Punta Cana (PUJ) is located 9.2 mi from the center of Punta Cana. There are 8 flights from New York to Punta Cana per day from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Punta Cana round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Punta Cana is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $343 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $343 and $347 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $116. JetBlue flights start at $129 while deals on American Airlines start at $134 one-way.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Punta Cana consider choosing Delta (96%), KLM (95%) or American Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Punta Cana?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $141. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Punta Cana) can be booked for $276 on average our data indicates $774 when flying from New York to Punta Cana.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Punta Cana?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in San Juan?

    The majority of San Juan visitors spend their time at Viejo San Juan, Casa Blanca, and Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico. Viejo San Juan, Casa Blanca, and Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.7 mi, respectively from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time at Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can rent a car at Charlotte Douglas for an average daily rate of $48 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Punta Cana flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Punta Cana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Punta Cana (average of $443). Flying from New York 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 8 airlines flying from New York to Punta Cana

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$230Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$286Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$460Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$476Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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