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Direct Flights from Washington to Punta Cana

Nonstop service from BWI to PUJ on Southwest, Spirit. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
Southwest, Spirit
Nonstop flights
~2/day
Distance
1,508 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
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About Punta Cana

Punta Cana is a resort town in the easternmost region of the Dominican Republic. It was politically incorporated as the "Verón–Punta Cana Touristic Municipal District" in 2006, and it is subject to the municipality of Higüey. According to the 2022 census, this township or district had a population of 138,919 inhabitants.

Top things to do in Punta Cana

  1. Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
    The Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and cathedral in the Dominican Republic dedicated to Our Lady of Altagracia, patroness of the nation. It is in Salvaleón de Higüey.
  2. Cotubanamá National Park
    Cotubanamá National Park is located on the lower southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, spanning across the provinces of La Altagracia and La Romana with an area of 791.9 km2 (305.8 sq mi) which includes a range o…

Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).

Planning a trip to Punta Cana

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Punta Cana is December–March, when daytime highs are a comfortable 80–82°F.
How long to stay
A long weekend is plenty of time to see Punta Cana, including Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia and Cotubanamá National Park.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Washington to Punta Cana?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (BWI) to Punta Cana (PUJ) on Southwest, Spirit.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Punta Cana?
Southwest, Spirit fly nonstop between Washington (BWI) and Punta Cana (PUJ).
How many nonstop flights are there from Washington to Punta Cana?
There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Washington to Punta Cana.
How far is Punta Cana from Washington?
Punta Cana is about 1,508 miles from Washington by air.
What is there to do in Punta Cana?
Popular things to do include Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, Cotubanamá National Park, and more.

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