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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana. 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
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Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana at a glance

Fastest journey9h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro 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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RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) PUJ
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Arajet, GOL, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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RIO Bogota (BOG) PUJ
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Arajet, Avianca, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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RIO Lima (LIM) PUJ
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Arajet, LATAM Airlines Peru, Sky Airline
One airline, one ticket ~11h 38m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) PUJ
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
-1hPunta Cana vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Punta Cana
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → PUJ

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana?
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 Rio de Janeiro to Punta Cana?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Bogota (BOG), Lima (LIM) and Panama City (PTY). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.

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