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$500+ Cheap flights from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest round-trip 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.
PUJ — RIO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$500
(Booking.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$883
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Cheapest flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 9/610:55 pmPUJ - GIG
2 stops14h 10mGOL
Sun 9/219:40 pmGIG - PUJ
2 stops25h 10mGOL
Deal found 5/1$500
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/811:00 pmPUJ - SDU
2 stops16h 50mGOL
Mon 8/116:00 amSDU - PUJ
2 stops16h 50mGOL
Deal found 5/1$547
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 9/52:45 amPUJ - GIG
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/214:50 pmGIG - PUJ
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$604
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:40 pmPUJ - GIG
1 stop11h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/127:25 amGIG - PUJ
1 stop10h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$612
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:45 amPUJ - SDU
2 stops29h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/218:20 pmSDU - PUJ
2 stops22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$788
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/42:45 amPUJ - GIG
2 stops17h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/121:50 pmGIG - PUJ
2 stops26h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/30$832
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/55:40 pmPUJ - GIG
2 stops26h 40mSky Airline
Thu 6/1211:20 amGIG - PUJ
2 stops30h 00mSky Airline
Deal found 4/30$908
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 12/1112:07 pmPUJ - GIG
1 stop14h 41mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/171:45 amGIG - PUJ
1 stop15h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,083
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:35 pmPUJ - SDU
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/58:30 pmSDU - PUJ
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 11/35:25 pmPUJ - GIG
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:55 pmGIG - PUJ
2 stops40h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 10/73:55 pmPUJ - GIG
2 stops20h 15mDelta
Thu 10/169:00 pmGIG - PUJ
1 stop18h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/29$8,599

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Punta Cana

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Sat 9/6

10:55 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/21

9:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$500

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - SDU

PUJSDU

Punta Cana

Fri 8/8

11:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$547

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Fri 9/5

2:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/21

4:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$604

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Thu 6/5

6:25 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/11

1:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$612

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - SDU

PUJSDU

Punta Cana

Fri 9/5

2:45 am-9:35 am

2 stops29h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 9/21

8:20 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$788

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Wed 6/4

2:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/12

1:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$832

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Thu 6/5

5:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/12

11:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$908

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Fri 10/10

1:50 pm-8:15 am

3 stops65h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/16

9:05 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops40h 35m

$1,756

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - SDU

PUJSDU

Punta Cana

Thu 6/5

4:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 6/12

7:55 am-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,989

Punta CanaRio de Janeiro

PUJ - GIG

PUJGIG

Punta Cana

Tue 10/7

3:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/16

9:00 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop18h 32m

$8,599

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/1

Compare providers for flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro

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 Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Punta Cana-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Punta Cana-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Punta Cana-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Punta Cana-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Punta Cana-Rio de Janeiro 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 Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Punta Cana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro. 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 from for flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?

    Punta Cana (PUJ) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Punta Cana; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Punta Cana airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 9.2 mi journey to Punta Cana (PUJ) from Punta Cana’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    GOL, at $500, was found to be the cheapest airline from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and LATAM Airlines. GOL is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro 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 Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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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