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

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 9:02 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 6:07 pm.

The flight takes about 8h 07m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Santiago to Punta Cana:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Punta Cana takes 8h 07m, covering 3,591 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 Santiago to Punta Cana range from $457 to $643, with an average of $541 over the past 12 months. Anything below $457 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $541 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $509 round-trip and layover options via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) at $525.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Santiago to Punta Cana flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Punta Cana flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $415 to $3,183. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Punta Cana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $245, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Flights from Santiago to Punta Cana usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Punta Cana (PUJ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Santiago to Punta Cana route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

One-stop flights from Santiago to Punta Cana most commonly connect through:

• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Santiago to Punta Cana. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $516 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $568, a difference of $52.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Punta Cana. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Arajet
• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 42m, compared with 10h 50m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 11h 15m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Punta Cana is 1 hour behind Santiago (Atlantic Time vs Chile 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 Santiago to Punta Cana flights:

• Arajet: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: 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:

• Arajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: 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.