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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ) from $310

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. 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.
DSM — PUJ
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$793

Round-trip from

$460
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
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From Des Moines to Punta Cana
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 25% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 12 days in advance, which can save you up to 159% on flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 12 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $277. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $796.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Punta Cana from Des Moines average $755. You can even find prices in January for less than $755, as users have found deals to Punta Cana from as low as $498. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Punta Cana from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 44%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to PUJ?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Punta Cana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

Cheap Des Moines to Punta Cana flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Punta Cana specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Punta Cana in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 7/114:08 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 7/154:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$310
Thu 7/114:08 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 7/154:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$311
Mon 7/291:18 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 10mFrontier
Mon 8/54:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$357
Thu 7/112:25 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 31mFrontier
Mon 7/154:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$367
Mon 7/291:18 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 10mFrontier
Mon 8/512:02 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops30h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$409
Thu 6/276:57 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop19h 40mFrontier
Thu 7/411:52 amPUJ - DSM
2 stops50h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$561
Thu 7/186:10 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/213:57 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$576
Sat 7/139:39 amDSM - PUJ
2 stops24h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1712:30 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$597
Thu 6/276:57 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops14h 47mFrontier
Thu 7/411:52 amPUJ - DSM
2 stops50h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$609

Des Moines to Punta Cana 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Punta Cana in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Punta Cana in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 7/114:08 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 7/154:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$310
Thu 7/114:08 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 7/154:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$311
Mon 7/291:18 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 10mFrontier
Mon 8/54:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$357
Thu 7/112:25 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 31mFrontier
Mon 7/154:56 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$367
Mon 7/291:18 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops19h 10mFrontier
Mon 8/512:02 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops30h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$409
Sun 11/35:49 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/87:17 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$454
Sun 11/32:09 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/87:17 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$463
Sun 11/32:09 pmDSM - PUJ
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/812:21 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop26h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$467
Sat 8/313:58 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/73:45 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$479

Find flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$310 - $943

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Price

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

1 stop22h 29m

Punta Cana

Mon 7/15

1 stop25h 48m

$310

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

1 stop22h 29m

Punta Cana

Mon 7/15

1 stop25h 48m

$311

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Mon 7/29

2 stops19h 10m

Punta Cana

Mon 8/5

1 stop25h 48m

$357

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

2 stops19h 31m

Punta Cana

Mon 7/15

1 stop25h 48m

$367

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 8/31

2 stops22h 18m

Punta Cana

Sat 9/7

2 stops18h 18m

$479

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 8/31

1 stop29h 40m

Punta Cana

Sat 9/7

2 stops19h 23m

$490

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sat 8/31

1 stop16h 16m

Punta Cana

Sat 9/7

1 stop10h 07m

$499

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 7/18

2 stops19h 57m

Punta Cana

Sun 7/21

1 stop19h 06m

$576

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Wed 6/26

1 stop30h 04m

Punta Cana

Sun 6/30

2 stops22h 44m

$943

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Deals found on 6/8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Punta Cana flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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Temperature and rainfall in Punta Cana by month

Plan your trip to Punta Cana by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PUJ

Temperature

77 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Punta Cana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Punta Cana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Punta Cana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Punta Cana. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Frontier from Des Moines to Punta Cana. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $310, but on average you can expect to pay $519.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($310), American Airlines ($479), and Delta ($499) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Punta Cana. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does DSM to PUJ mean?

    DSM and PUJ are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to PUJ refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Punta Cana Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Punta Cana flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Punta Cana flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Punta Cana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Punta Cana flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Punta Cana flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Punta Cana flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/8.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

    The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana are American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana (average of $460). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $606). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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FrontierCheapest$263Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$502Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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