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Flights from Los Angeles to Punta Cana

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Punta Cana. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Dallas, about 9h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 01m
LAXPUJMIA

Los Angeles to Punta Cana at a glance

Fastest journey9h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles 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.

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LAX Miami (MIA) PUJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 02m
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LAX Dallas (DFW) PUJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 04m
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LAX Orlando (MCO) PUJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 06m
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LAX Chicago (ORD) PUJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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LAX Houston (IAH) PUJ
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 01m
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LAX Atlanta (ATL) PUJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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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
5,205 km3,232 miles
Journey time
9h 01mestimate
Time difference
+4hPunta Cana vs Los Angeles
Currency in Punta Cana
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → PUJ

Flights from Los Angeles to Punta Cana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Dallas and Orlando. 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 Los Angeles to Punta Cana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,205 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Punta Cana?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Dallas (DFW), Orlando (MCO) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Punta Cana?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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