2 airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Punta Cana.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | PUJ Punta Cana International Airport |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal | HOU William P. Hobby Airport | PUJ Punta Cana International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
11 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Zone-priced airport taxi to a Bavaro resort (no meter) | about US$30-$40 |
| Shuttle | Pre-booked private transfer to Bavaro, driver meets you at arrivals | about US$30-$50 |
| rideshare | Uber works for airport pickups but availability varies at peak times | – |
US citizens need a valid passport and a free electronic e-Ticket entry form; no visa is needed for tourist stays up to 30 days.
Punta Cana is 2 hours ahead of Houston in January and 1 hour ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Punta Cana uses the Dominican peso (DOP).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
Nonstop flights leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and arrive at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
About 1,865 miles (3,001 km), measured between the city centres.
Punta Cana is 2 hours ahead of Houston in January and 1 hour ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
US citizens need a valid passport and a free electronic e-Ticket entry form; no visa is needed for tourist stays up to 30 days.
Zone-priced airport taxi to a Bavaro resort (no meter), about US$30-$40.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.