Cheap flights from Shanghai to Punta Cana from £544

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£544
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Tue, Jul 7
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£580
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£589
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£590
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 5
Shanghai SHAPunta Cana PUJ
£591
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£597
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£1,190
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£1,198
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£1,328
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£1,335
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
£1,337
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
Shanghai PVGPunta Cana PUJ
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How much do flights to Punta Cana cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£544

Cheapest round-trip

£1,190

Average round-trip

£1,521

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air China

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

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Punta Cana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
World2fly 2WYes
WestJetWJAWSNo

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
27 Jun
75%
29°C25°C
4 Jul
13%
29°C25°C
Sunday
28 Jun
62%
29°C25°C
5 Jul
25%
29°C26°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
29°C25°C
6 Jul
31%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
72%
29°C25°C
7 Jul
32%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
22%
29°C25°C
8 Jul
11%
29°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
17%
29°C26°C
9 Jul
25%
29°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
11%
29°C25°C
10 Jul
55%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Punta Cana. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, JetBlue Airways, Cathay Pacific, World2fly, and WestJet. Shanghai and Punta Cana have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.
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 Shanghai and Punta Cana?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Punta Cana with Air China, JetBlue Airways, Cathay Pacific, World2fly, WestJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Punta Cana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Punta Cana?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong
How many airports are there near Punta Cana?
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