Flights Punta Cana → Fort Lauderdale
PUJ → FLL
How long is the flight from Punta Cana to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 2h 16m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Punta Cana with Fort Lauderdale, operating with Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Fort Lauderdale sees over thirty-one million passengers annually, making it a major travel hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Punta Cana (PUJ) → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) route is operated by JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Fort Lauderdale the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Punta Cana the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Fort Lauderdale: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) heads north-west for about 1,471 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 16m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Punta Cana the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Fort Lauderdale it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 79% | 7 min | 0.1% |
| Spirit Airlines (NK) | 66% | 19 min | 3.4% |
Airlines operating PUJ-FLL
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Frequently asked questions about PUJ-FLL
The flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 2h 16m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Fort Lauderdale, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
