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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Dominican Republic

Flights from San Jose to Punta Cana

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Punta Cana. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Medellin, about 5h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 09m
SJOPUJPTY

San Jose to Punta Cana at a glance

Fastest journey5h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Medellin

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJO Panama City (PTY) PUJ
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 09m
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SJO Medellin (MDE) PUJ
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: Arajet, Avianca, JetSmart
One airline, one ticket ~5h 47m
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SJO Bogota (BOG) PUJ
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Arajet, Avianca, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 09m
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SJO Cartagena (CTG) PUJ
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Arajet
Self-transfer likely ~6h 10m
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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
1,946 km1,208 miles
Journey time
5h 09mestimate
Time difference
+2hPunta Cana vs San Jose
Currency in Punta Cana
USD
Airports
SJO → PUJ

Flights from San Jose to Punta Cana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Punta Cana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City, Medellin and Bogota. 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 San Jose to Punta Cana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,946 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Punta Cana?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY), Medellin (MDE), Bogota (BOG) and Cartagena (CTG). Avianca Costa Rica flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Punta Cana?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Punta Cana: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

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