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How to get from Houston to Punta Cana

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Orlando: about 7h 58m including the connection. Other options: via Tampa, Miami, Cancun and Atlanta. Two tickets from $157.

Flights from Houston to Punta Cana

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Best fares from Houston to Punta Cana

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Cheapest one-way $238 15 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $238

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Orlando
7h 58m
two tickets, via Atlanta
$157
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,864 mi (3,000 km)
fastest
Via Orlando
7h 58m
with the connection
Houston to Orlando flight 2h 15m
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 $228
Via Tampa
8h 2m
with the connection
Houston to Tampa flight 2h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Tampa to Punta Cana flight 2h 52m
Via Miami
8h 9m
with the connection
Houston to Miami flight 2h 33m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Punta Cana: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Punta Cana flight 2h 36m
two ticketsfrom $161
Via Cancun
Mexico
8h 19m
with the connection
Houston to Cancun flight 2h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Cancun to Punta Cana flight 3h 4m
Via Atlanta
8h 25m
with the connection
Houston to Atlanta flight 2h
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Punta Cana flight 3h 25m
two ticketsfrom $157

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 Houston to Punta Cana?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Orlando.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Punta Cana?
Via Orlando: 2h 15m to the connection, 2h 43m after it, about 7h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Punta Cana with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $157. 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 Houston and Punta Cana?
Orlando (7h 58m total), Tampa (8h 2m total), Miami (8h 9m total), Cancun (8h 19m total) and Atlanta (8h 25m total).
How far is Punta Cana from Houston?
1,864 mi (3,000 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.