Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Chicago.
Choose from 23 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 10:45.
Your ORD to PUJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Punta Cana holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Dominican Republic:
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ORD to PUJ flights. An impressive 90.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and PUJ include:
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
119 € is currently the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Return flights start from 253 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from ORD to PUJ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ORD to PUJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel near PUJ if you're taking a late O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Punta Cana. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to PUJ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're eager to discover another side of Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among the biggest draws.