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Flight deals from New York to Punta Cana Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Punta Cana Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £214. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Punta Cana.£85 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
Punta Cana.£85 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
Punta Cana.£94 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £94, select.
Punta Cana.£99 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £99, select.
Punta Cana.£99 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £99, select.
Punta Cana.£99 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £99, select.
Punta Cana.£99 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £99, select.
Punta Cana.£112 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.
Punta Cana.£113 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Punta Cana.£114 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Punta Cana.£117 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Punta Cana.£121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Punta Cana.£122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Punta Cana.£126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Punta Cana.£126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Punta Cana.£162 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound direct flight with Arajet departs from New York Newark on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £175
Apr
from £85
May
from £85
Jun
from £99
Jul
from £126
Aug
from £126
Sep
from £112
Oct
from £113
Nov
from £117
Dec
from £114
Jan
from £99
Feb
from £99

Direct flights from New York to Punta Cana

New York to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Punta Cana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Punta Cana.

Punta Cana

1 mile from central Punta Cana
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New York to Punta Cana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£85
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week159

Finding cheap flights from New York to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Punta Cana is £188. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Punta Cana.
Qatar Airways, jetBlue and American Airlines fly direct from New York to Punta Cana.
As of March 2026, there are 126 flights per week flying from New York to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Punta Cana is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Punta Cana Airport on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Punta Cana but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Punta Cana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports to choose from in New York. Check out your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) when planning your flight from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).

  • Around 4 hours is how long you'll be in the air on a direct New York to Punta Cana International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of New York. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.

  • With 40 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from JFK to PUJ is with JetBlue Airways at 2:55pm.

  • Your flight from New York to PUJ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • Leading carriers that operate direct flights from New York to Punta Cana International Airport departing JFK include:

  • JetBlue is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to PUJ.

  • Delta is the top performer for punctuality on this route.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to PUJ leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from New York to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • Popular airlines that have direct flights from New York to PUJ jetting off from EWR include:

  • United is the top choice for travellers flying from EWR to PUJ.

  • United is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport.

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Punta Cana International Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and PUJ:

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to PUJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • 71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Searching for a plane ticket from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times along with better fares. When departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to PUJ:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.

  • Make catching an early New York to Punta Cana International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:

  • The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.

  • The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana

  • Punta Cana International Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Punta Cana. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Punta Cana International Airport is £85. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £188. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to PUJ.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Punta Cana International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from New York to PUJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Punta Cana International Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from New York to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), while March is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your New York to PUJ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • March has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Punta Cana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Punta Cana

Explore more of the Dominican Republic

  • Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kms (100 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.

  • Around 153 kms (95 miles) west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.

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