On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Punta Cana — Cancun route. This 1,956 km flight is operated regularly, with an average frequency of about 5 flights per week.
The main carrier on this route is DM. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low-price calendar and price trend chart to choose the best deal. Before your trip, we recommend checking how to get to Punta Cana airport, as well as transfer options from Cancun airport.
The table shows direct flights Punta Cana → Cancun on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 17 min. Regular flights are operated by Arajet. Departures from Punta Cana International Airport airports, arrivals at Cancun International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Punta Cana — Cancun by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 567 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,124 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Punta Cana → Cancun, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,490 | high | May | AED 1,164 | medium | Sep | AED 931 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,444 | high | Jun | AED 1,118 | medium | Oct | AED 885 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,397 | high | Jul | AED 1,118 | medium | Nov | AED 1,071 | medium |
| Apr | AED 1,304 | high | Aug | AED 1,164 | medium | Dec | AED 1,537 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Cancun has a tropical climate: the hottest month is July with temperatures up to 30.9°C, while the coolest is January (around 26.1°C). The peak rainy season occurs in June, September, and October, when rainfall exceeds 170 mm.
The lowest airfares are recorded in October — AED 567. The most expensive period to fly is considered to be January and February, when ticket prices reach AED 672. During the summer months, the price stays between AED 654 and AED 709.
The best time to travel is November: it offers a great compromise between a moderate price AED 596 and the end of the main tropical rain season. We recommend avoiding flights in January if your priority is saving money.
On the route between Punta Cana and Cancun, regular air service is provided by DM. A total of about 5 flights are operated per week, allowing passengers to plan their trips without long layovers. You can check the exact schedule for specific days and flight details in the list below by clicking on the carrier's card.
Flights Punta Cana — Cancun depart from Punta Cana International Airport and arrive at Cancun International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,956 km. A direct flight usually lasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes, depending on weather conditions and the specific flight schedule.
Regular flights on this route are operated by DM. The current list of carriers and their flight schedules are available in the schedule section on this page.
Flights from Punta Cana arrive at Cancun International Airport (CUN), located on the coast of Mexico.
The lowest prices are usually available when booking in advance. Use the price comparison tools on this page to find the most budget-friendly months, such as October.
Ticket prices are constantly changing. You can see the current minimum offers in the low-price calendar or by using the search form for your preferred date.
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