Cheap flights from Melbourne to Punta Cana from £713

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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£713
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Tue, Jun 9
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£744
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£768
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£773
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£789
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£809
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£1,401
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Sat, Jun 6 – Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£1,401
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£1,417
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£1,484
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Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£1,484
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Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELPunta Cana PUJ
£1,517
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£713

Cheapest round-trip

£1,401

Average round-trip

£1,597

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Qantas

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

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

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

20-50 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

immediate departure

30-75 min

DOP 600–1,200 (USD $10–20) per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-60 min

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

coordinated with flights (traffic dependent)

resort guests

20-45 min

DOP 2,400–6,000 (USD $40–100) per day

self-drive (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

20-50 min

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Punta Cana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Punta Cana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

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
23 May
86%
28°C25°C
30 May
85%
29°C26°C
Sunday
24 May
88%
28°C25°C
31 May
85%
29°C26°C
Monday
25 May
86%
28°C25°C
1 Jun
29°C27°C
Tuesday
26 May
89%
29°C25°C
2 Jun
85%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
82%
29°C25°C
3 Jun
29°C26°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
29°C26°C
4 Jun
78%
29°C26°C
Friday
29 May
88%
29°C26°C
5 Jun
82%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Punta Cana. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Melbourne and Punta Cana have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Melbourne and Punta Cana?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Punta Cana with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Punta Cana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Punta Cana?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Punta Cana arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Punta Cana depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Punta Cana arrive?

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