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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£169
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£221
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£225
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Columbus LCKPunta Cana PUJ
£226
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 1
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£253
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£259
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Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£366
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Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£389
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£407
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£434
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Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Columbus CMHPunta Cana PUJ
£468
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Columbus LCKPunta Cana PUJ
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£169

Cheapest round-trip

£366

Average round-trip

£505

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Punta Cana International
Average flights per week
332
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Punta Cana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
BREEZE MXNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

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
18 Jul
36%
30°C26°C
25 Jul
69%
30°C26°C
Sunday
19 Jul
57%
30°C27°C
26 Jul
61%
30°C26°C
Monday
20 Jul
44%
30°C26°C
27 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
65%
29°C26°C
28 Jul
36%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
29 Jul
41%
30°C26°C
Thursday
23 Jul
74%
29°C25°C
30 Jul
24%
31°C26°C
Friday
24 Jul
37%
30°C26°C
31 Jul
17%
30°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Punta Cana. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, BREEZE, and United Airlines. Columbus and Punta Cana have 332 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
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 Columbus and Punta Cana?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Punta Cana with JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, BREEZE, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Punta Cana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Punta Cana?
Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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