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Flight deals from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 509 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Punta Cana.461 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 461 €, select.
Punta Cana.481 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 481 €, select.
Punta Cana.509 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.
Punta Cana.523 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Punta Cana.559 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 559 €, select.
Punta Cana.582 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 582 €, select.
Punta Cana.614 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Punta Cana.637 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Punta Cana on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 637 €, select.
Punta Cana.657 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 657 €, select.
Punta Cana.1.443 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.443 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Des Moines to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to Punta Cana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found461 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

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Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana is 461 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Punta Cana. But we found flights with one or more stops from 461 €.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport on Friday, 1 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Punta Cana Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Punta Cana.

Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Des Moines.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DSM to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSM and PUJ:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • 211 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 461 €. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DSM to PUJ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from DSM to PUJ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Des Moines International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DSM arrive on schedule 80.45% of the time.

  • Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

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

  • Punta Cana International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to PUJ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Dominican Republic

  • You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to discover other parts of Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Santo Domingo Este is another sought-after destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.

Plan the rest of your trip from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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