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Flights from Auckland to Punta Cana

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Punta Cana. The easiest way is one stop via Dallas or Santiago, about 21h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 21h 11m
AKLPUJDFW

Auckland to Punta Cana at a glance

Fastest journey21h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Santiago

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Punta Cana

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AKL Dallas (DFW) PUJ
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 34m
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AKL Santiago (SCL) PUJ
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Arajet, LATAM Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 48m
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AKL New York (JFK) PUJ
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Same alliance ~23h 24m
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AKL Houston (IAH) PUJ
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~21h 11m
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AKL Buenos Aires (EZE) PUJ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Arajet
Same alliance ~22h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,595 km8,442 miles
Journey time
21h 11mestimate
Time difference
-17hPunta Cana vs Auckland
Currency in Punta Cana
USD
Airports
AKL → PUJ

Flights from Auckland to Punta Cana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Punta Cana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Santiago and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Punta Cana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,595 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Punta Cana?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Santiago (SCL), New York (JFK) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Punta Cana?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 17 hours behind Auckland.

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