Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana from £178

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana from £178

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Thu, Jun 11
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
£178
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Thu, Jun 11
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
£208
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ
£221
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ
£222
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Thu, Jun 11
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ
£225
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
£234
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
£447
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Thu, Jun 11 – Tue, Jun 16
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
£455
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ
£460
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Thu, Jun 11 – Tue, Jun 16
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
£470
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ
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Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£178

Cheapest round-trip

£447

Average round-trip

£469

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Gol Transportes Aéreos

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Punta Cana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
AzulAZUADYes

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
30 May
88%
29°C26°C
6 Jun
81%
29°C25°C
Sunday
31 May
80%
29°C25°C
7 Jun
89%
28°C26°C
Monday
1 Jun
86%
29°C26°C
8 Jun
80%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
83%
29°C26°C
9 Jun
88%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
87%
29°C25°C
10 Jun
82%
29°C25°C
Thursday
4 Jun
77%
29°C25°C
11 Jun
76%
29°C25°C
Friday
5 Jun
85%
29°C25°C
12 Jun
78%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana. The most popular airlines for this route are Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Azul. Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.
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 Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana with Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Azul.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional
How many airports are there near Punta Cana?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana depart?
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