Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Punta Cana?

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 36% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $522.

What airlines fly to Punta Cana?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Copa Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Punta Cana from Los Angeles according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Punta Cana. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Punta Cana on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?

Flights connecting via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 19m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?

United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Punta Cana

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 50m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport is 9 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Punta Cana Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Punta Cana Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Punta Cana Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:10 pm - 3:58 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

13h 48m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:37 pm - 9:20 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

10h 43m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$486JetBlue

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5

5:40 am - 6:13 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

8h 33m1 stop Miami

5:27 pm - 11:27 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Philadelphia

$488American Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12

10:59 pm - 12:28 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

9h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:55 pm - 9:08 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

20h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$493Delta

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

9:05 pm - 1:46 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

12h 41m1 stop Miami

5:07 pm - 9:50 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

20h 43m1 stop Miami

$493American Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24

10:45 pm - 5:09 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

14h 24m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

2:50 pm - 11:53 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

13h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$498JetBlue

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13

11:59 pm - 2:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

10h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:55 pm - 8:59 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

20h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$500Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

11:59 pm - 3:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

12h 31m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 12:35 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

10h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$502United Airlines

Sun, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 29

5:00 am - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

9h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

1:25 pm - 10:54 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

12h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$502United Airlines

Fri, Apr 23 - Fri, Apr 30

9:55 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

11h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

1:50 pm - 11:25 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

13h 35m2 stops Orlando Dallas Love Field

$515Southwest

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 21

9:55 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

11h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

4:50 pm - 6:40 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

17h 50m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$525Southwest

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

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9:59 pm - 3:51 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

14h 52m1 stop Miami

2:46 pm - 10:39 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

11h 53m1 stop Miami

$590American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

5:42 pm - 3:23 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

17h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:33 pm - 10:09 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

20h 36m1 stop Philadelphia

$590American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

8:40 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

15h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

2:40 pm - 12:40 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$595Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

5:00 am - 6:18 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

9h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

2:15 pm - 8:48 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

10h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$600United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

9:59 pm - 1:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

12h 54m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:50 pm - 11:53 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

13h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$605JetBlue

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

5:00 am - 5:18 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

9h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

2:55 pm - 10:55 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

12h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$623United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

7:10 pm - 1:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

14h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando

2:40 pm - 12:40 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$628Southwest

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

5:15 pm - 6:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

22h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

5:55 pm - 10:47 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

20h 52m2 stops Miami Denver Intl

$690Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

12:03 am - 8:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

17h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando

5:55 pm - 10:47 amPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

20h 52m2 stops Miami Denver Intl

$701Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

9:35 pm - 1:43 pmLAX Los Angeles-PUJ Punta Cana

12h 08m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:39 pm - 9:30 pmPUJ Punta Cana-LAX Los Angeles

10h 51m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$986JetBlue

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 27

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American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Punta Cana

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American Airlines

Jan 5

LAX5:40 amLos Angeles

8h 33m

1 stop

PUJ6:13 pmPunta Cana

Jan 12

PUJ5:27 pmPunta Cana

22h 00m

1 stop

LAX11:27 amLos Angeles

$488

American Airlines

Jan 5

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles

11h 47m

2 stops

PUJ11:57 amPunta Cana

Jan 12

PUJ5:27 pmPunta Cana

22h 00m

1 stop

LAX11:27 amLos Angeles

$493

American Airlines

Feb 22

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles

12h 17m

1 stop

PUJ1:47 pmPunta Cana

Mar 3

PUJ2:42 pmPunta Cana

14h 17m

1 stop

LAX12:59 amLos Angeles

$502

Delta flights from Los Angeles to Punta Cana

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Delta

Nov 13

LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles

10h 21m

1 stop

PUJ2:20 pmPunta Cana

Nov 21

PUJ4:55 pmPunta Cana

20h 04m

1 stop

LAX8:59 amLos Angeles

$500

Delta

Nov 13

LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles

10h 38m

1 stop

PUJ12:28 pmPunta Cana

Nov 19

PUJ2:51 pmPunta Cana

22h 08m

2 stops

LAX8:59 amLos Angeles

$505

Delta

Jan 20

LAX11:56 pmLos Angeles

10h 59m

1 stop

PUJ2:55 pmPunta Cana

Jan 25

PUJ4:20 pmPunta Cana

20h 45m

1 stop

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

$512

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LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

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Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

10:10 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop13h 48m

Punta Cana

Sat 12/5

2:37 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$486

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LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Tue 1/5

5:40 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Punta Cana

Tue 1/12

5:27 pm-11:27 am

1 stop22h 00m

$488

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LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Mon 11/16

10:59 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Punta Cana

Wed 12/2

4:55 pm-9:08 am

1 stop20h 13m

$493

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 1/17

9:05 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Punta Cana

Sun 1/24

5:07 pm-9:50 am

1 stop20h 43m

$493

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LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

10:45 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop14h 24m

Punta Cana

Fri 11/13

2:50 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$498

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Fri 11/13

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Punta Cana

Sat 11/21

4:55 pm-8:59 am

1 stop20h 04m

$500

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 4/25

11:59 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop12h 31m

Punta Cana

Thu 4/29

4:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 55m

$502

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LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Fri 4/23

5:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Punta Cana

Fri 4/30

1:25 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$502

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

9:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Punta Cana

Sat 11/21

1:50 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$515

Los AngelesPunta Cana

LAX Los Angeles - PUJ Punta Cana

LAXPUJ

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

9:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Punta Cana

Fri 11/20

4:50 pm-6:40 am

2 stops17h 50m

$525

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Punta Cana?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $498 to $812.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $486.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Punta Cana?

If you’re not able to fly to Punta Cana in January, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to Punta Cana during April average around $546.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Punta Cana from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Punta Cana for around $601 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Punta Cana from Los Angeles for as low as $564 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Punta Cana flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Punta Cana flight.

How have Los Angeles to Punta Cana flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Punta Cana flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$172
Fastest flight time	9h 18m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Punta Cana from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $172. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Punta Cana found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $486.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Punta Cana takes 9h 18m

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How far is Los Angeles to Punta Cana by plane?
Los Angeles and Punta Cana are 3228.6 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 18m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport is 9 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Punta Cana Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Punta Cana Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Punta Cana Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Punta Cana?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to Punta Cana is American Airlines (31% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (25%), Copa Airlines (14%), and JetBlue (10%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $192	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,677 reviews	Search Delta flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $336	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,515 reviews	Search Frontier flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,444 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $387	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,187 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $403	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,555 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $421	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,066 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $501	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,550 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $520	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,818 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $523	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,220 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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