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$156 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Punta Cana

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Punta Cana departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Punta Cana, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$448
Typical prices: $570-$432
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/11Tue 7/14
SJO - PUJ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Overall average: $247
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/9
SJO - PUJ • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $531 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Punta Cana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $508 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 17m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Punta Cana (SJO-PUJ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Punta Cana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Punta Cana

Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 14
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7:48 pm - 3:55 am
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PUJ
6h 07m
1 stop
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2:05 am - 10:38 am
PUJ
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SJO
10h 33m
1 stop
$448Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 14
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7:48 pm - 3:55 am
SJO
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PUJ
6h 07m
1 stop
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2:05 am - 10:38 am
PUJ
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SJO
10h 33m
1 stop
$461Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
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11:23 am - 7:55 pm
SJO
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PUJ
6h 32m
1 stop
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2:05 am - 10:38 am
PUJ
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SJO
10h 33m
1 stop
$464Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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11:23 am - 7:55 pm
SJO
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PUJ
6h 32m
1 stop
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2:05 am - 10:38 am
PUJ
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SJO
10h 33m
1 stop
$486Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:50 am - 5:25 pm
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PUJ
13h 35m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 8:50 am
PUJ
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SJO
16h 15m
1 stop
$531Avianca
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:50 am - 5:25 pm
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PUJ
13h 35m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 8:50 am
PUJ
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SJO
16h 15m
1 stop
$537Avianca
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:25 am - 5:25 pm
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PUJ
6h 00m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 11:55 pm
PUJ
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SJO
7h 55m
1 stop
$539Avianca
Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12
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8:45 am - 4:05 pm
SJO
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PUJ
5h 20m
1 stop
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5:57 pm - 9:45 pm
PUJ
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SJO
5h 48m
1 stop
$541Copa Airlines
Sun, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 24
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4:08 am - 2:04 pm
SJO
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PUJ
7h 56m
1 stop
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1:32 pm - 7:01 pm
PUJ
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SJO
7h 29m
1 stop
$552Copa Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21
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9:25 am - 5:25 pm
SJO
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PUJ
6h 00m
1 stop
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12:50 pm - 3:25 pm
PUJ
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SJO
28h 35m
1 stop
$564Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Punta Cana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Punta Cana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Punta Cana?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Punta Cana departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Punta Cana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Punta Cana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Punta Cana is September, where tickets cost $420 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $490 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Punta Cana?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Punta Cana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Punta Cana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$156
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Punta Cana

When to book flights from San José to Punta Cana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Punta Cana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Punta Cana

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Punta Cana?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Punta Cana was $156 for a one-way ticket and $448 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Punta Cana?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Punta Cana.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Punta Cana?

    San José and Punta Cana are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Punta Cana.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Punta Cana?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Punta Cana?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Punta Cana.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Punta Cana from San José?

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San José to Punta Cana.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Punta Cana, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Punta Cana are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Punta Cana?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Punta Cana.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Punta Cana?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Punta Cana from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Punta Cana?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Punta Cana with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and PUJ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Punta Cana?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Punta Cana from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Punta Cana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Punta Cana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Punta Cana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1568 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
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They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
SCL - PTY
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They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Boarding was confusing from staff telling going to preboard and than to group 1 Airplane was not cooling at the beginning

Avoid at all costs. My wife had to stay back on a connecting flight as her parents flight was delayed. 10 days later on the way back they cancelled all our flights. We had to rebook all four of us on the next days flight.

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

Overall, the flight went well and the service was good. However, there was a very frightening moment during landing in Bogotá. Just as the plane was about to touch down, it suddenly went back up into the air. The aircraft was not descending straight and seemed to move left and right, which made the situation feel unstable. This was quite scary. After going back up, the plane circled for about 15 minutes before attempting to land again. Although I understand that safety always comes first and situations like this can happen, it was still a shocking experience for passengers.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

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