Cheap air tickets from New York Newark to Punta Cana

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Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from New York Newark to Punta Cana

New York Newark to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York Newark to Punta Cana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Punta Cana.

New York to Punta Cana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$142
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time4 hrs
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Punta Cana is $315. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours is the average flight time from New York Newark to Punta Cana.
United, jetBlue and Sunwing Airlines fly direct from New York Newark to Punta Cana.
As of October 2024, there are 34 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Punta Cana is usually October 2024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Punta Cana Airport on Friday, 6 December 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Punta Cana but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Punta Cana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Punta Cana.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know

  • On average, direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take 4 hours 1 minute. Punta Cana and New York are in the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't have to change your watch once you land.

  • Every week, there are 27 flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 07:00 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from EWR to PUJ is 19:15 with United Airlines.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • United Airlines has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Punta Cana — plus maybe even more of Dominican Republic if time allows.

  • To break up your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the EWR - PUJ route include:

    • Orlando International Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

  • To find out whether you need a visa to enter Dominican Republic, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from EWR to PUJ.

Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 11 minutes.

  • Want a handy hotel near EWR? If you're on an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

More about Punta Cana

  • Once you've locked in your flights from EWR to PUJ, you'll want to find a place to stay in Punta Cana. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Bavaro Beach, Manati Park Bavaro and an al bandera Dominicana Park are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Punta Cana itinerary.

Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana

  • Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.

Complete your Punta Cana trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked your cheap ticket to Punta Cana International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Punta Cana.

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is $142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $315. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from EWR to PUJ, book your trip 2 months before the departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from EWR to PUJ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.

When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Punta Cana in May.

  • Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.

  • March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EWR to PUJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.