How to get from Detroit to Punta Cana

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Juan: about 8h 23m including the connection. Other options: via Orlando, Charlotte, Atlanta and Tampa. Two tickets from $162.

Flights from Detroit to Punta Cana

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Juan
8h 23m
two tickets, via Orlando
$162
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,854 mi (2,984 km)
fastest
Via San Juan
Puerto Rico
8h 23m
with the connection
Detroit to San Juan flight 4h 24m
Connection of about 3h
Via Orlando
8h 28m
with the connection
Detroit to Orlando flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Punta Cana: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Punta Cana flight 2h 43m
two ticketsfrom $162
Via Charlotte
8h 31m
with the connection
Detroit to Charlotte flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Punta Cana flight 3h 32m
Via Atlanta
8h 33m
with the connection
Detroit to Atlanta flight 2h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Punta Cana flight 3h 25m
two ticketsfrom $256
Via Tampa
8h 34m
with the connection
Detroit to Tampa flight 2h 42m
Connection of about 3h
Tampa to Punta Cana flight 2h 52m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Punta Cana

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, March and September, +27° to +30° by day, sea +27° to +30°. In November it is +29° by day and +25° at night, sea +29°, with 21 rainy days.

Jan
+27° +23° +27° 17 days
Feb
+27° +23° +27° 19 days
Mar
+28° +23° +27° 16 days
Apr
+28° +23° +27° 19 days
May
+29° +25° +28° 20 days
Jun
+30° +26° +29° 21 days
Jul
+30° +26° +29° 25 days
Aug
+30° +26° +29° 23 days
Sep
+30° +26° +30° 18 days
Oct
+30° +25° +30° 19 days
Nov
+29° +25° +29° 21 days
Dec
+28° +24° +28° 19 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Punta Cana?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Juan.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Punta Cana?
Via San Juan: 4h 24m to the connection, 59m after it, about 8h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Punta Cana with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Orlando from $162. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Punta Cana?
San Juan (8h 23m total), Orlando (8h 28m total), Charlotte (8h 31m total), Atlanta (8h 33m total) and Tampa (8h 34m total).
How far is Punta Cana from Detroit?
1,854 mi (2,984 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.