Newark to Higuey Flights
If it is your first time travelling to Punta Cana International then check out the airliners JetBlue and United Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Newark Liberty International, so you will find flying to Punta Cana International is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 47 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Punta Cana International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Newark Liberty International to Punta Cana International, please see the table below.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 07:00 | 11:10 |
JetBlue | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 07:05 | 08:40 |
United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 07:00 and 11:10.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for United Airlines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Day | Flying Time |
Monday | 07:00 and 11:10 |
Tuesday | 07:00 and 11:10 |
Wednesday | 07:00 and 11:10 |
Thursday | 07:00, 09:07 and 10:20 |
Friday | 07:00, 09:07 and 10:20 |
Saturday | 07:00, 09:07 and 10:20 |
Sunday | 07:00, 09:07 and 10:20 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Punta Cana International. You can see full details of these below.
Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
Newark to Aguadilla | 0 | 2,566 km (1,594 miles) | 3 Hours 50 Minutes |
Newark to Puerto Plata | 0 | 2,347 km (1,458 miles) | 3 Hours 34 Minutes |
Newark to Santo Domingo Las Americas | 0 | 2,512 km (1,561 miles) | 3 Hours 46 Minutes |
Newark to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin | 0 | 2,594 km (1,612 miles) | 3 Hours 52 Minutes |
Newark to Santiago Cibao | 0 | 2,391 km (1,486 miles) | 3 Hours 37 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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