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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Punta Cana:

• Earliest: departs at 7:06 am and lands at 9:43 am
• Latest: departs at 10:32 pm and lands at 1:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Panama City to Punta Cana:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Punta Cana takes 2h 37m, covering 987 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Punta Cana range from $389 to $508, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $389 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $445 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $447 round-trip and layover options via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) at $437.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Punta Cana flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Punta Cana flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Panama City to Punta Cana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $511, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Infinity Car Rental
• Go Rentals
• Alamo
• Zezgo
• America Car Rental

Flights from Panama City to Punta Cana usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Punta Cana (PUJ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Punta Cana route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

Connecting flights from Panama City to Punta Cana most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Panama City to Punta Cana. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $434 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $485, a difference of $51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Punta Cana.

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 06m, compared with 22h 43m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Panama City (Atlantic Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Punta Cana are Playa Juanillo and Luna del Caribe Dinner Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Punta Cana on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Panama City to Punta Cana flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.