⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Newark to Punta Cana flights

Newark (EWR) to Punta Cana (PUJ): 1,567 miles (2,522 km) great-circle, about 3h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $342 round-trip on United Airlines, nonstop, departing May 12, 2026.

UAUnited AirlinesUA2122
Depart
EWR
Newark, USA
09:07
2026-05-12
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Arrive
PUJ
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Returns 18:45
2026-05-20
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,567 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$342
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Newark to Punta Cana fare fly?

$342 round-trip, United Airlines UA2122, departing 2026-05-12 at 09:07, returning 2026-05-20. The recorded itinerary left on a Tuesday, returning on a Wednesday 8 nights later; the fare was observed 17 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Newark from Punta Cana?

  • Distance: 1,567 miles (2,522 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, United States, UTC-4 on May 12, 2026.
  • Arrival: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Dominican Republic, UTC-4 on May 12, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to Dominican Republic.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 47 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: United Airlines UA2122, non-stop, round-trip, 8 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Newark to Punta Cana fare compare with other routes from EWR?

At $342, it ranked 16th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from EWR (median $329). That is 21.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the EWR median of 16.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from EWR of similar length: Santo Domingo (1,561 mi) at $244 and San Juan (1,612 mi) at $150.

United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 EWR routes. It is the 20th longest of the 30 routes we track from EWR.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Punta Cana?

Of 17 departure airports with a fare to Punta Cana, Newark (EWR) ranked 3rd at $342. Lowest: $284 from Miami (MIA); highest: $699 from Montego Bay (MBJ); 7 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Avianca (4), Arajet (2), Copa (2), Frontier (2), Air Canada (1) and Air Europa (1), plus 5 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, America/Santo_Domingo; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Newark to Punta Cana flight questions

How far is Newark from Punta Cana by plane?

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Newark is about 1,567 miles (2,522 km) from Punta Cana on a great-circle line from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), heading south. It is the 20th longest of the 30 routes we track from EWR. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Newark to Punta Cana?

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About 3h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 1,567 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded United Airlines fare was nonstop. 17 airports in our feed had a fare to Punta Cana; this one ranked 3rd, and 7 of the 17 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Newark and Punta Cana?

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On May 12, 2026, Newark was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Punta Cana on UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Newark was 12:00 in Punta Cana. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Punta Cana 1 hour ahead, in mid-July no difference.

How much is a flight from Newark to Punta Cana?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $342 per person round-trip on United Airlines flight UA2122, departing May 12, 2026, returning May 20, 2026, nonstop. At $342, it ranked 16th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from EWR (median $329). That is 21.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the EWR median of 16.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Newark to Punta Cana?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop United Airlines flight, UA2122, on May 12, 2026. Into Punta Cana, 7 of the 17 recorded fares were nonstop. From EWR, 10 of 30 were. Routes from EWR of similar length: Santo Domingo (1,561 mi) at $244 and San Juan (1,612 mi) at $150.

Which airports serve flights from Newark to Punta Cana?

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It departs Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States, and arrives at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. An international flight, United States to Dominican Republic. United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 EWR routes.

Where else near Punta Cana can you fly from Newark?

Santo Domingo (SDQ) $244San Juan (SJU) $150Santiago de los Caballeros (STI) $258Miami (MIA) $143Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $77Orlando (ORL) $89All flights from Newark →

Other cities with flights to Punta Cana

From Miami (MIA) $284From New York (JFK) $308From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $345From New York (LGA) $347From Orlando (MCO) $354From Philadelphia (PHL) $407

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