Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana from £270

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana from £270

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Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUPunta Cana PUJ

£270
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Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£273
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Wed, Apr 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£273
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Sat, May 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£284
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Sat, May 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£284
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Sat, May 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£284
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£528
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£536
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£540
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£544
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£547
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGPunta Cana PUJ

£605
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Getting from Punta Cana airport to the city center

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.

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
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

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 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 LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and JetSMART. Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana have 400 direct flights per week.

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