Punta Cana

$152+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — PUJ
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Punta Cana are usually found in September or October, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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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 May 14, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3112:00 pm
EWR
-
PUJ
Nonstop4h 19m
Arajet
Thu 6/47:10 pm
PUJ
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 20m
Arajet
Deal found 5/10$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 11/146:15 pm
JFK
-
PUJ
1 stop16h 40m
American Airlines
Thu 11/1912:46 pm
PUJ
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/256:00 am
LGA
-
PUJ
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 9/13:11 pm
PUJ
-
LGA
1 stop17h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/255:59 am
EWR
-
PUJ
1 stop9h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 9/13:11 pm
PUJ
-
EWR
1 stop18h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/116:50 pm
JFK
-
PUJ
1 stop22h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 7/1512:30 pm
PUJ
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:55 am
EWR
-
PUJ
1 stop8h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/137:10 pm
PUJ
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$354
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:00 am
JFK
-
PUJ
Nonstop3h 53m
JetBlue
Fri 6/511:19 am
PUJ
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/13$355
This Arajet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Arajet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/912:00 pm
EWR
-
PUJ
Nonstop4h 19m
Arajet
Tue 6/167:10 pm
PUJ
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 20m
Arajet
Deal found 5/12$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sun 9/67:23 am
JFK
-
PUJ
Nonstop3h 59m
American Airlines
Thu 9/101:20 pm
PUJ
-
JFK
1 stop20h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/57:28 pm
EWR
-
PUJ
2 stops17h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 9/91:20 pm
PUJ
-
EWR
2 stops20h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 12/16:55 am
JFK
-
PUJ
Nonstop3h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 12/812:53 pm
PUJ
-
JFK
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$358
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 9/2212:00 pm
EWR
-
PUJ
Nonstop4h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/267:10 pm
PUJ
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$358

Find 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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$152
(Kissandfly.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$210 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Punta Cana flight deals.
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One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Punta Cana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Punta Cana.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Punta Cana.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Punta Cana that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/22

8:30 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

Punta Cana

Tue 9/29

1:57 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$372
Quickest round-trip

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

8:34 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

Punta Cana

Wed 11/18

2:55 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$372

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR - PUJ

EWRPUJ

Newark

Sun 5/31

12:59 am-11:25 am

1 stop10h 26m

Punta Cana

Tue 6/16

7:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$375

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Punta Cana

Tue 10/27

1:55 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$389

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Punta Cana

Sat 9/12

4:15 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$401

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

8:20 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Punta Cana

Tue 6/16

2:00 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$407

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

8:30 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

Punta Cana

Tue 9/29

1:57 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$407

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR - PUJ

EWRPUJ

Newark

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Punta Cana

Wed 6/3

1:50 pm-12:57 am

1 stop11h 07m

$408

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK - PUJ

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

8:15 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Punta Cana

Tue 6/2

1:48 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$410

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA - PUJ

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/9

7:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Punta Cana

Wed 11/18

12:56 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$422

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 New York to Punta Cana in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 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 New York-Punta Cana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Punta Cana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Punta Cana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 New York to Punta Cana

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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?

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 88 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Punta Cana (average of $348). Flying from New York to Punta Cana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 May 14, 2026.

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 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 May 14, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to PUJ are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Punta Cana?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Punta Cana?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Punta Cana chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Punta Cana on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Punta Cana?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Punta Cana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $370.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Punta Cana?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Punta Cana, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Juan (SJU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Punta Cana?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Punta Cana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Juan (SJU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 22m.

How often are flights from New York to Punta Cana delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Punta Cana have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Punta Cana flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Punta Cana flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for New York to Punta Cana flights

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Expert on PUJ

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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 May 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue from New York to Punta Cana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 10 flights from New York to Punta Cana per day from 12 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Punta Cana?

    A quick flight from New York to Punta Cana can take about 4h 02m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $372. The distance from New York to Punta Cana is about 1557 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Avianca, starting at $142 and $144 round-trip. JetBlue is currently priced 78% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $108. Spirit Airlines flights start at $115 while deals on Delta start at $121 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 American Airlines (96%), Delta (84%) or KLM (83%) 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 $174. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Punta Cana) can be booked for $307 on average, our data indicates $818 when flying from New York to Punta Cana.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Punta Cana (average of $348). Flying from New York to Punta Cana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 New York to Punta Cana

Discover the top 10 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$101Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$144Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$165Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ArajetCheapest$187Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$198Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$303Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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