EWR → PUJUnited States → Dominican Republic

Cheap flights from Newark to Punta Cana

1,567 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Newark to Punta Cana at a glance

1,567 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~141 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Punta Cana (PUJ) cover 1,567 miles (2,521 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Newark to Punta Cana covers 1,567 miles (2,521 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
EWR (0 mi)PUJ (1,567 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,567 miles. Direct carriers include UA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Newark → Punta Cana. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
UADirect
Baggage on Newark → Punta Cana: on this route, UA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Newark to Punta Cana — quick answers

How far is Newark from Punta Cana by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Punta Cana (PUJ) is 1,567 miles (2,521 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Newark to Punta Cana?

The average nonstop flight time from EWR to PUJ is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Newark to Punta Cana?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Newark → Punta Cana

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~141 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Punta Cana — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 122 of 153 routes from Newark
Airline network
UA: 141 destinations from EWR
Alternative origin airports
LGA (New York, 16 mi); JFK (New York, 21 mi); PHL (Philadelphia, 80 mi)
Alternative destination airports
SDQ (Santo Domingo, 86 mi); SJU (San Juan, 155 mi); STI (Santiago, 160 mi)
Nearby destinations
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (86 mi); San Juan, Puerto Rico (155 mi); Santiago, Dominican Republic (160 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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