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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Punta Canaby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Punta Cana by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Punta Cana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane LAX - PUJ
    9h 26m
    $440–945

  2. Fly to La Romana International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Romana International Airport (LRM)plane plane LAX - LRM
    2. Take the bus from Sitrabapu Terminal La Romana to Punta Cana Airportbus bus
    13h 30m
    $395–1,416

  3. Fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane LAX - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Punta Canashuttle bus
    10h 44m
    $565–925

  4. Fly to Cibao International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane LAX - STI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago de los Caballeros to Punta Cana Airportshuttle bus
    13h 42m
    $941–2,721

  5. Fly to Puerto Plata Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane LAX - POP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Punta Canashuttle bus
    16h 58m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,226 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic?

American Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 5 times a day.

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