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Flights between New York (JFK) and Punta Cana (PUJ)

John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States ↔ Punta Cana International Airport, Dominican Republic

A direct route between New York and Punta Cana appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 30 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

American Airlines (AA)Delta Air Lines (DL)JetBlue Airways (B6)
Distance
2,508 km
1,558 miles
Est. flight time
3h 38m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Dominican Republic

Jan
29°
34/24
60mm
Feb
29°
34/24
45mm
Mar
30°
35/25
55mm
Apr
30°
35/25
80mm
May
31°
36/26
150mm
Jun
32°
37/27
140mm
Jul
32°
37/27
150mm
Aug
32°
37/27
165mm
Sep
32°
37/27
190mm
Oct
32°
37/27
150mm
Nov
31°
36/26
110mm
Dec
29°
34/24
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is New York from Punta Cana?

New York (JFK) and Punta Cana (PUJ) are around 2,508 km (1,558 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 38m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the JFK–PUJ route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between New York and Punta Cana?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Dominican Republic?

Across Dominican Republic, the warmest month on average is June, with mean temperatures around 32°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for United States?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.