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Connecting route · Dominican Republic → Brazil

Flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Bogota, about 9h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 28m
PUJRIOGRU

Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey9h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro

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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PUJ Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: Arajet, GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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PUJ Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Arajet, Avianca, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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3
PUJ Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: Arajet, LATAM Airlines Peru, Sky Airline · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~11h 38m
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PUJ Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 06m
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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
5,362 km3,330 miles
Journey time
9h 28mestimate
Time difference
+1hRio de Janeiro vs Punta Cana
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
PUJ → GIG, SDU

Flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Bogota and Lima. 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 Punta Cana to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,362 km.
Where do you change planes between Punta Cana and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Bogota (BOG), Lima (LIM) and Panama City (PTY). Arajet flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Punta Cana and Rio de Janeiro?
Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Punta Cana and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Punta Cana.

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