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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Miami to Punta Cana:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:36 am
• Latest: departs at 7:03 pm and lands at 9:39 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Punta Cana:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Punta Cana takes 2h 36m, covering 910 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Miami to Punta Cana range from $301 to $488, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $379 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $377 round-trip and layover options via Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) at $363.

LATAM Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Miami to Punta Cana flights are:

• LATAM Airlines: 91% on time
• Frontier: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Arajet and WorldTicket. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to Punta Cana flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $283 to $2,383. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Miami to Punta Cana route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Miami to Punta Cana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Infinity Car Rental
• Go Rentals
• Alamo
• Zezgo
• America Car Rental

Flights from Miami to Punta Cana usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Punta Cana (PUJ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Miami to Punta Cana route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

One-stop flights from Miami to Punta Cana most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 36% of one-stop connections
• San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Miami to Punta Cana. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $406, a difference of $48.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Miami and Punta Cana. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Arajet
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Cap Haitien (CAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 7h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 25m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Some of the most popular sights in Punta Cana are Playa Juanillo and Luna del Caribe Dinner Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Punta Cana on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Miami to Punta Cana flights:

• Arajet: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Arajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Miami International Airport Hotel is the only onsite hotel at MIA Airport. If you’re flying out of this airport, this is the best place to stay as it puts you right inside the airport. By being here, you won’t have to deal with a hectic commute to the airport as the hotel offers a free shuttle to the Airport Terminal. In addition, you get to save a lot of time since it takes less than 5 minutes to get from the hotel to the Main Terminal.

Fortunately, US citizens are not required to apply for a visa to fly to Punta Cana or any city in the Dominican Republic. However, you will be required to provide a tourist card which is usually provided on arrival to the country. This tourist card allows you to stay in the country visa-free for up to 30 days. You will also need to provide a valid passport as well as proof of onward travel in the form of a return ticket.

For all connecting flights between Miami and Punta Cana, there are two airports that serve as the most popular layover destinations. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando. As a US citizen, you should consider booking flights with a layover in Orlando since you won't have to go through immigration. SJU Airport, on the other hand, has some good attractions and is ideal if you are taking a long layover.

When you arrive in Punta Cana, you will need to exchange a few US Dollars for Dominican Pesos to be able to conduct transactions while in the city. PUJ Airport has a conveniently located currency exchange shop in the arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2 as you exit from immigration. On top of those, there is another one in the baggage claim area.