What percentage of Houston to Punta Cana flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.8% of flights from Houston to Punta Cana were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Houston to Punta Cana?

A direct flight from Houston to Punta Cana typically takes around 4 hours and 19 minutes, with a median duration of 259 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 17 hours and 24 minutes, or 1044 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3004 kilometers.

How often do Houston to Punta Cana flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from Houston to Punta Cana have shown frequent drops. This route is classified as one where price fluctuations occur regularly. This trend has been observed over a 30-day window, suggesting that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions.

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Houston to Punta Cana: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

Fares for flights from Houston to Punta Cana typically range from $828 to $1558, with a median price of $1137. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Punta Cana.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Punta Cana, October stands out with a median fare of $722. November is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $742. Additionally, May presents a good value, showing a median fare of $775.

A typical journey from Houston to Punta Cana takes about 4h 19m. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3004 kilometers.

For flights from Houston to Punta Cana, most itineraries connect at least once. While 0.8% of recent fares were non-stop, the majority of connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Punta Cana

Regular price: $271 - $621

Prices for flights from Houston to Punta Cana are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Houston to Punta Cana typically range from $271 to $621. The current lowest deal is $371 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from January 30 to February 24.

now $371

Low $271

High $621

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Flights from HOU to PUJ are cheapest in October, with a median price of $722. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1534. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $722

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,534

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Punta Cana

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Punta Cana

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$533

$612

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$527

$438

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$521

$493

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

JetBlue Airways

$436

$700

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$488

$455

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

JetBlue Airways

$452

$702

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$513 → $413

20%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$523 → $424

19%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$519 → $440

15%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$499 → $423

15%

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Houston - Punta Cana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Punta Cana are above the typical level of $1137.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for prices around $722.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $722.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $371.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $371 from January 30 to February 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Punta Cana are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Punta Cana, with prices from $400.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$400

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides flights to Punta Cana, with prices from $554.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$554

Punta Cana main airports to arrive at

Punta Cana International (PUJ)

Cheapest

Punta Cana International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Punta Cana.

📍 ~5 km from Punta Cana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$394

Airports nearby Punta Cana used as alternative

La Romana International (LRM)

Consider La Romana International as an alternative arrival, located within an hour's drive of Punta Cana.

📍 ~70 km from Punta Cana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,135

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$1,592

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$1,603

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$1,605

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$1,605

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Jan 10

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$1,633

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$1,637

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$1,644

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Punta Cana

Historically, the best prices for flights from Houston to Punta Cana are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $976. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to approximately $1119, while booking 60+ days out can result in prices as high as $1832. This trend has been observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Punta Cana is considered to be $828 or less. The median price for this route has been $1137. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1558 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Punta Cana include October, with a median price of $722, and November, with a median price of $742. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $775. The annual median price for this route is $1137, based on data from a 270-day window.

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Houston to Punta Cana: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

A typical journey from Houston to Punta Cana takes about 4h 19m. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3004 kilometers.

For flights from Houston to Punta Cana, most itineraries connect at least once. While 0.8% of recent fares were non-stop, the majority of connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Punta Cana

Regular price: $271 - $621

Prices for flights from Houston to Punta Cana are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Houston to Punta Cana typically range from $271 to $621. The current lowest deal is $371 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from January 30 to February 24.

now $371

Low $271

High $621

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Flights from HOU to PUJ are cheapest in October, with a median price of $722. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1534. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $722

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,534

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Punta Cana

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Punta Cana

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$533

$612

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$527

$438

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$521

$493

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

JetBlue Airways

$436

$700

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

Frontier Airlines

$488

$455

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Punta Cana

Houston (IAH) - Punta Cana (PUJ)

JetBlue Airways

$452

$702

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$513 → $413

20%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$523 → $424

19%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$519 → $440

15%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$499 → $423

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Houston - Punta Cana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Punta Cana are above the typical level of $1137.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for prices around $722.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $722.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $371.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $371 from January 30 to February 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Punta Cana are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Punta Cana, with prices from $400.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$400

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides flights to Punta Cana, with prices from $554.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$554

Punta Cana main airports to arrive at

Punta Cana International (PUJ)

Cheapest

Punta Cana International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Punta Cana.

📍 ~5 km from Punta Cana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$394

Airports nearby Punta Cana used as alternative

La Romana International (LRM)

Consider La Romana International as an alternative arrival, located within an hour's drive of Punta Cana.

📍 ~70 km from Punta Cana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,135

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Punta Cana

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Houston to Punta Cana.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Punta Cana

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From IAH

Elite

Dec 12

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

79% AI deal score

$2,222

$1,461

Save $761

From IAH

Elite

Nov 24

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

73% AI deal score

$1,713

$1,525

Save $188

Avianca

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 07

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

71% AI deal score

$2,639

$2,540

Save $99

Air Canada

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 30

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

70% AI deal score

$1,592

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 30

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

70% AI deal score

$1,603

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 30

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

70% AI deal score

$1,605

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 30

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

70% AI deal score

$1,605

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Jan 10

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

69% AI deal score

$1,633

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Jan 08

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

69% AI deal score

$1,633

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 26

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

69% AI deal score

$1,637

Air Canada

Business Class

From IAH

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Jan 10

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

69% AI deal score

$1,644

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From IAH

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Punta Cana

Cheap Flights from Houston to Punta Cana

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Punta Cana

Houston to Punta Cana: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

How much is a round trip from Houston to Punta Cana

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Direct flights from Houston to Punta Cana

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Punta Cana

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Houston - Punta Cana route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in October for prices around $722.

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $371.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Punta Cana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Punta Cana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Punta Cana

Best Elite deals to Punta Cana

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Nov 24

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Dec 30

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Dec 30

Jan 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Punta Cana

How early should I book Houston to Punta Cana flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Houston to Punta Cana cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Punta Cana?

What percentage of Houston to Punta Cana flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Houston to Punta Cana?

How often do Houston to Punta Cana flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Houston

Flights to Punta Cana from other cities

Houston to Punta Cana: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

How much is a round trip from Houston to Punta Cana

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Direct flights from Houston to Punta Cana

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Punta Cana

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Punta Cana

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Punta Cana

Houston - Punta Cana route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in October for prices around $722.

Direct flights take 4h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $371.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Punta Cana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Punta Cana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Punta Cana

Best Elite deals to Punta Cana

Dec 12

Nov 24

Dec 07

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Jan 10

Jan 08

Nov 26

Jan 10

Jan 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Punta Cana

How early should I book Houston to Punta Cana flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Houston to Punta Cana cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Punta Cana?