Cheap flights from Punta Cana to Cancun from $223 PUJ → CUN
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest return found recently is $397 with Arajet, 8 Dec – 11 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $223 with Arajet, 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $223, Arajet, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $397, 8 Dec to 11 Dec
- Usual return price
- $450 to $600
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $397 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Arajet
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 26 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $450 to $600.
Cheapest return found recently
$397
8 Dec – 11 Dec · Arajet
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 9:09 a.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 6 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$397
8 Dec – 11 Dec · Arajet
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 9:09 a.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 6 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$397 8 Dec – 11 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $353 to $428.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 27 Nov to 2 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov – 30 Nov | $503 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec | $397 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $696 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $397.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Arajet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $223 to $251.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$223
25 Jan 2027 · Arajet
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 2:25 p.m. · 3 h 26 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$223
25 Jan 2027 · Arajet
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 2:25 p.m. · 3 h 26 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$223 25 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$203 24 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $173 to $207.
At $223, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates from 17 Nov to 28 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Jan 2027, 28 Jan 2027 costs $213: $10 less than the cheapest found recently.
Arajet · Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) · nonstop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
23 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $286 | Copa Airlines | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $230 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Dec | $251 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $203 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $278 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $495 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $213 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $229 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Jan 2027 | $235 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $251 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Jan 2027 | $223 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Jan 2027 | $224 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Jan 2027 | $213 | Arajet | Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $203.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Arajet, Copa Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Punta Cana to Cancun
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 8 Dec – 11 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Punta Cana to Cancun?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $618 | $503 | +68% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $530 | $444 | +44% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $460 | $397 | +25% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $397 | $367 | +8% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $367 | $353 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 90–179 days | $398 | $398 | +8% | 10 |
| 180+ days | $445 | $445 | +21% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $242 | $208 | +28% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $214 | $197 | +13% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $189 | $176 | Cheapest seen | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $191 | $176 | +1% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $199 | $179 | +5% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $195 | $173 | +3% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $229 | $204 | +21% | 18 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Punta Cana → Tulum
123 km from Cancun
$795
$398 more than flying to Cancun
29 Nov – 10 Dec · PUJ → TQO · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 8 Dec – 11 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Punta Cana to Cancun?
The cheapest return found recently is $397 with Arajet, 8 Dec to 11 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $450 to $600.
How much is a one-way flight from Punta Cana to Cancun?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $223 with Arajet, 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $203 with Arajet, 24 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $223 to $251.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Punta Cana to Cancun?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $397, 8 Dec to 11 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $203, 24 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Punta Cana to Cancun?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Punta Cana to Cancun?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $397 with Arajet, 8 Dec to 11 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $223 with Arajet, 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Punta Cana to Cancun?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Arajet on 25 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 26 min from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Punta Cana to Cancun?
Between 27 Nov and 2 Jan 2027, Arajet has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 17 Nov and 28 Jan 2027, Arajet has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 13 departure dates we hold, and Copa Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
