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$167+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

NYC — PUJ
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Wed 12/9
Wed 12/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Punta Cana

Sun 11/87:59 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Wed 11/182:43 pm -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 11/5$362
Mon 11/96:00 am -
2 stops9h 21m
Thu 11/122:46 pm -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 11/5$363
Sun 11/87:29 am -
1 stop7h 22m
Thu 11/122:43 pm -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 11/6$364
Sun 12/610:30 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 12/201:17 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 11/4$365
Mon 11/3011:40 am -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 12/111:05 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Deal found 11/8$366
Mon 11/1611:00 am -
Nonstop3h 58m
Thu 11/193:10 pm -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 11/7$367
Tue 12/16:00 am -
1 stop6h 44m
Fri 12/412:56 pm -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 11/7$367
Mon 11/911:00 am -
Nonstop3h 58m
Thu 11/122:43 pm -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 11/7$368
Tue 11/107:00 am -
1 stop7h 26m
Thu 11/122:50 pm -
1 stop10h 02m
Deal found 11/5$369
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop6h 08m
Tue 11/172:55 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 11/8$369
Mon 11/910:27 am -
1 stop6h 01m
Thu 11/122:55 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 11/8$370
Sun 11/2911:35 am -
Nonstop3h 46m
Fri 12/412:56 pm -
1 stop11h 03m
Deal found 11/7$371

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(iWofly)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$545

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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NewarkPunta Cana

EWR Newark - PUJ Punta Cana

EWRPUJ

Newark

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR Newark - PUJ Punta Cana

EWRPUJ

Newark

Mon 1/11

5:30 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 19m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA New York LaGuardia - PUJ Punta Cana

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/21

10:29 am-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA New York LaGuardia - PUJ Punta Cana

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/8

10:29 am-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR Newark - PUJ Punta Cana

EWRPUJ

Newark

Fri 1/15

8:50 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop18h 14m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR Newark - PUJ Punta Cana

EWRPUJ

Newark

Thu 11/26

11:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop9h 51m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

New YorkPunta Cana

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PUJ Punta Cana

JFKPUJ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

6:59 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA New York LaGuardia - PUJ Punta Cana

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

New YorkPunta Cana

LGA New York LaGuardia - PUJ Punta Cana

LGAPUJ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

NewarkPunta Cana

EWR Newark - PUJ Punta Cana

EWRPUJ

Newark

Sun 1/3

10:10 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.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

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

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 $455). Flying from New York to Punta Cana in August is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Punta Cana in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Punta Cana

The most flights from NYC to PUJ are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Punta Cana flights typically cost between $402 and $754 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $362 on American Airlines (Jan 25-Jan 31).

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

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% 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?

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?

Flights via San Juan (SJU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 29m.

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

Flights via San Juan (SJU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

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

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Punta Cana have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

The best insider tips for New York to Punta Cana flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Punta Cana trip
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PUJ

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Punta Cana

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,700 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
Delta
7.8
Good
8,700 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,700 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,477 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,700 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,067 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,700 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,226 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,700 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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

  • 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 7 flights from New York to Punta Cana per day from 11 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 01m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $385. 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 Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $165 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Frontier, starting at $198 and $213 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 68% 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. JetBlue flights start at $133 while deals on Arajet start at $137 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Punta Cana consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Punta Cana, Newark - Punta Cana or New York LaGuardia - Punta Cana as they are the most popular.

  • 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 KLM (94%), Delta (93%) 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 $168. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Punta Cana) can be booked for $326 on average, our data indicates $612 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Punta Cana (average of $455). Flying from New York to Punta Cana in August is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$165Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$197Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FrontierCheapest$213Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$249Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$252Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hahn AirCheapest$307Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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