Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Punta Cana International
914 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 14m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Punta Cana International (PUJ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
Arriving in Punta Cana
Punta Cana International serves the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic — built specifically as a resort gateway. Most arriving passengers transfer directly to all-inclusive resorts via private or resort-organised shuttles ($15–$30). The route from US East Coast and Midwest is heavy year-round; January–April are peak demand. The airport's open-air thatched-roof terminals are an architectural curiosity worth noting on first arrival.
Who flies FLL to PUJ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 14m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 14m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 14m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 14m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 14m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 14m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 14m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 2h 14m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→PUJ
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale to Punta Cana FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Punta Cana International (PUJ) take approximately 2h 14m for the 914-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Punta Cana International (PUJ): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Tourist card on arrival — $10, often included in airfare. Stay up to 30 days extendable. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Punta Cana International (PUJ) is the primary international airport for Punta Cana. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.