Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Punta Cana is two hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Each week, there are 21 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to PUJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport to pick from. When organising your Punta Cana journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of the Dominican Republic:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
With a dependable 84.42% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to PUJ flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and PUJ:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
125 € is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. A return flight starts at 277 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to PUJ.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel near PUJ if you're catching a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Punta Cana Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport to the centre of Punta Cana has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Punta Cana in September.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you want to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to PUJ in March. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.