Cheap Flights from New York to Punta Cana
Cheap Flights from New York to Punta Cana
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Punta Cana? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Punta Cana vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,300–5,600 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Punta Cana for specific travel dates.
2027-01-03
JFK - PUJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 5,300 Pts + $55.5
2027-01-04
JFK - PUJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 5,300 Pts + $55.5
2026-11-08
EWR - PUJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 5,500 Pts + $55.5
2026-11-10
JFK - PUJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 5,500 Pts + $55.5
2026-11-24
JFK - PUJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 5,600 Pts + $55.5
2027-01-04
EWR - PUJ
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 5,600 Pts + $55.5
New York to Punta Cana flight facts
Distance
1,565 mi
2,518 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Punta Cana
PUJ · Punta Cana Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Aguadilla · Aguadilla is 81 mi from Punta Cana
Flights New York - Santo Domingo · Santo Domingo is 86 mi from Punta Cana
Flights Philadelphia - Punta Cana · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Windsor Locks - Punta Cana · Windsor Locks is 107 mi from New York
Flights New York - Ponce · Ponce is 124 mi from Punta Cana
Flights Providence - Punta Cana · Providence is 149 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to Punta Cana
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
JFK - PUJ
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 52,600 Pts + $55.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - PUJ
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 87,900 Pts + $55.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
JFK - PUJ
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 87,900 Pts + $55.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
EWR - PUJ
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 28,826 Pts + $133.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
LGA - PUJ
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $61.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
JFK - PUJ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $75.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Punta Cana, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana
From 12,000 Pts or $144
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
From 15,000 Pts or $224
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
From 20,000 Pts or $260
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Punta Cana depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Punta Cana.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Punta Cana.
New York and Punta Cana are about 1,565 miles (2,518 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,565-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Punta Cana: Punta Cana Intl (PUJ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Punta Cana, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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