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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro (RIOA) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Punta Cana.$747 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.
Punta Cana.$747 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.
Punta Cana.$777 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $777, select.
Punta Cana.$794 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $794, select.
Punta Cana.$834 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $834, select.
Punta Cana.$837 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Punta Cana on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $837, select.
Punta Cana.$837 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Punta Cana on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $837, select.
Punta Cana.$837 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Punta Cana.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Punta Cana on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $837, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana flights are currently cheapest in August.
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from $873
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Dec
from $873
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from $1,024
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from $1,019
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Jun
from $958

Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Punta Cana.

Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$747
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana is $747. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana. But we found flights with one stop from $747.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana Airport on Friday, 15 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Punta Cana is Copa .

Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) out of here.

  • Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to PUJ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to PUJ that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and PUJ include:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:

  • 79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • SDU is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to PUJ flight:

  • Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.

About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport is $374. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $747. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to PUJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.

  • Cheap Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Rio De Janeiro to PUJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport.

The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

  • May is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to PUJ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Punta Cana

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Punta Cana right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana International Airport:

  • Playa Bavaro Punta Cana and Bavaro Beach are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Punta Cana must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Playa Bonita.

Explore more of the Dominican Republic

  • Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are highlights.

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