Cheap flights from Cape Town to Punta Cana from £686

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Punta Cana from £686

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£686
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£692
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£692
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£753
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£785
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£842
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£1,406
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Thu, Jul 30 – Fri, Aug 7
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£1,409
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£1,471
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£1,472
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£1,503
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Mon, Aug 3
Cape Town CPTPunta Cana PUJ
£1,554
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£686

Cheapest round-trip

£1,406

Average round-trip

£1,457

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Safair

Getting from Punta Cana airport to the city center

Fastest options: private transfer or taxi. Best value: shared shuttle services.

Punta Cana is served by Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the busiest airport in the Caribbean. Located approximately 30 km east of the main resort areas and tourist zones, the airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations and beach resorts. Unlike many major cities, Punta Cana lacks public transportation infrastructure such as buses or trains connecting the airport to hotels and resorts. Most travelers rely on pre-arranged private transfers, taxis, shared shuttles, or rental cars. Journey times vary depending on your specific destination within the Punta Cana resort area and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-45 min

$1,500 – $3,500; DOP 1,500–3,500 (USD $25–60); price varies by destination

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

20-50 min

$1,800 – $4,200; DOP 1,800–4,200 (USD $30–70); fixed rates by zone

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

immediate departure

30-75 min

$600 – $1,200; DOP 600–1,200 (USD $10–20) per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-60 min

$0 – $1,800; Often included with resort booking or DOP 0–1,800 (USD $0–30)

coordinated with flights (traffic dependent)

resort guests

20-45 min

$2,400 – $6,000; DOP 2,400–6,000 (USD $40–100) per day

self-drive (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

20-50 min

$1,200 – $3,000; DOP 1,200–3,000 (USD $20–50); surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in DOP (Dominican Peso); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Punta Cana does not have public bus or train service from the airport.
  • Taxi fares are typically fixed by zone; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Many all-inclusive resorts offer complimentary or discounted airport transfers when booking directly.
  • Road conditions and traffic can vary; allow extra time during peak tourist seasons.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Punta Cana

Depart from
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Punta Cana International
Average flights per week
334
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Punta Cana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
TAAG Angola AirlinesDTADTYes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Punta Cana

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C23°C
February27°C23°C
March27°C23°C
April27°C24°C
May28°C25°C
June29°C25°C
July29°C26°C
August29°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C26°C
November28°C25°C
December27°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
September
Coldest month
23°C
March
Sunny days
271
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
20%
30°C27°C
18 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
36%
30°C26°C
19 Jul
46%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
54%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
42%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
38%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
62%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
19%
30°C26°C
22 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
17%
29°C26°C
23 Jul
40%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
52%
29°C26°C
24 Jul
41%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, LATAM Airlines, South African Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Cape Town and Punta Cana have 334 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Punta Cana?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Punta Cana and London, Toronto, Quito, Medellín, Bogotá, Frankfurt, Atlanta, Calgary, Dallas, Manchester, Mexico City, Madrid, New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, São Paulo, Lima, Chicago, Buenos Aires, San Juan.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
What airports are near Punta Cana?
The main airport in Punta Cana is Punta Cana International. It is also served by Las Américas International, Punta Cana International, La Isabela International, La Romana International.
Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Punta Cana?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Punta Cana with Fly Safair, LATAM Airlines, South African Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Punta Cana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and Punta Cana, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cape Town and Punta Cana?
Traveling between Cape Town and Punta Cana, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cape Town?
There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International
How many airports are there near Punta Cana?
There are a number of airports in and around Punta Cana. The main one is Punta Cana International and other nearby airports include Las Américas International, Punta Cana International, La Isabela International, La Romana International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Punta Cana depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Punta Cana arrive?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Punta Cana depart?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Punta Cana arrive?

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