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$271+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PUJ
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Punta Cana are usually found in September or August, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$985
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:00 amDSM - PUJ
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2211:45 amPUJ - DSM
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$493
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:30 amDSM - PUJ
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:56 amPUJ - DSM
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$586
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/511:16 amDSM - PUJ
2 stops24h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/114:35 pmPUJ - DSM
2 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$619
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:44 amDSM - PUJ
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Sat 6/142:25 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop20h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/26$945
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:14 pmDSM - PUJ
2 stops23h 01mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/102:45 amPUJ - DSM
2 stops21h 37mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,645

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
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Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

5:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Punta Cana

Tue 4/22

11:45 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$493

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

7:30 am-2:17 pm

2 stops29h 47m

Punta Cana

Sun 5/18

11:56 am-3:53 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$586

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

11:16 am-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Punta Cana

Wed 6/11

4:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops18h 45m

$619

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

5:44 am-2:51 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Punta Cana

Sat 6/14

2:25 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 13m

$945

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

5:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$271

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

6:47 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$316

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

5:56 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$407

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

6:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops15h 15m

$412

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

8:00 am-12:45 pm

3 stops27h 45m

$556

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Punta Cana in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Punta Cana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Punta Cana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Punta Cana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Punta Cana flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Punta Cana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Punta Cana from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Punta Cana

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 March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana is 34 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.

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 $443). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Rainfall in Punta Cana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Punta Cana ranges from 2.1 - 6.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Punta Cana when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

Temperature in Punta Cana by month

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

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 March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($493), United Airlines ($619), and Delta ($945) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Punta Cana. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Punta Cana one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $271 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $316 and American Airlines from $407 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana?

    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.

  • 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 $443). Flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Punta Cana

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Punta Cana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$474Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$589Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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