Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Punta Cana from £529

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Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£529
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Fri, May 1
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£529
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Sat, May 2
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£529
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3 stops
Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£529
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3 stops
Thu, May 7
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£538
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2 stops
Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£548
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£1,106
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1 stop
Mon, May 4 – Fri, May 8
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£1,139
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£1,213
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£1,227
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£1,232
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Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Johannesburg JNBPunta Cana PUJ
£1,533
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£529

Cheapest round-trip

£1,106

Average round-trip

£1,658

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Punta Cana International
Average flights per week
334
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Punta Cana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

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 Apr
29°C25°C
18 Apr
75%
25°C23°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
28°C24°C
19 Apr
87%
25°C23°C
Monday
13 Apr
84%
27°C24°C
20 Apr
88%
27°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
70%
25°C22°C
21 Apr
88%
26°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
85%
27°C23°C
22 Apr
83%
26°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
84%
27°C24°C
23 Apr
86%
26°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
74%
27°C24°C
24 Apr
87%
27°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Punta Cana. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, JetBlue Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa. Johannesburg and Punta Cana have 334 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Punta Cana?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Punta Cana with Emirates, JetBlue Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Punta Cana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Punta Cana?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Punta Cana depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Punta Cana arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Punta Cana depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Punta Cana arrive?

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