Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana (PUJ) flights

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana (PUJ) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana (PUJ): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,511 miles (2,431 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Raleigh/Durham, Philadelphia and Charlotte and more.
How many miles IAD to PUJ costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–100.61 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54–74 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60–25.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–375.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60–25.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40–70.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAD to PUJ
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAD to PUJ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to PUJ with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Breeze Airways



- Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via San Juan (SJU)Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way



- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then JetBlue Airways



- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines




- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way






- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Breeze Airways



- Via Tampa (TPA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Breeze Airways



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines



- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines


- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more




IAD to PUJ: common questions
How many miles does IAD to PUJ cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500) and Emirates Skywards (18,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to PUJ?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Punta Cana (PUJ).
How far is Dulles from Punta Cana by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Punta Cana (PUJ) are 1,511 miles (2,431 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to PUJ award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Punta Cana?
The most direct connections are through Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Philadelphia (PHL), Charlotte (CLT), San Juan (SJU) and New York (EWR). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







