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Connecting route · Dominican Republic → United States

Flights from Punta Cana to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Punta Cana to San Diego. The easiest way is one stop via Chicago or Miami, about 9h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 53m
PUJSANORD

Punta Cana to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey8h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Miami

Best ways to fly from Punta Cana to San Diego

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 Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 57m
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PUJ Miami (MIA) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 53m
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3
PUJ Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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PUJ Orlando (MCO) SAN
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 58m
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PUJ Denver (DEN) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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PUJ Atlanta (ATL) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 12m
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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
5,090 km3,161 miles
Journey time
8h 53mestimate
Time difference
-4hSan Diego vs Punta Cana
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
PUJ → SAN, CLD

Flights from Punta Cana to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Punta Cana to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Miami and Dallas. 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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,090 km.
Where do you change planes between Punta Cana and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Dallas (DFW) and Orlando (MCO). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Punta Cana and San Diego?
Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Punta Cana and San Diego?
San Diego is 4 hours behind Punta Cana.

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