Punta Cana to Santiago de los Caballeros flights
Santiago de los Caballeros lies 259 km (161 mi) west of Punta Cana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Punta Cana | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 100,023 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUJ, 4 km out | STI, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Punta Cana
Punta Cana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM, 55 km).
Arriving in Santiago de los Caballeros
Santiago de los Caballeros is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,595 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, 36 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,595 ft | 565 ft |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport (regional) | POP | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,108 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Santiago de los Caballeros
Our booking partner lists 156 places to stay in Santiago de los Caballeros. Of the 113 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (62), and 2 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 8,950 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santiago de los Caballeros from Punta Cana?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, west of Punta Cana.
How long does it take to get from Punta Cana to Santiago de los Caballeros by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Punta Cana and Santiago de los Caballeros?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Punta Cana to Santiago de los Caballeros flights?
Typically Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Cibao International Airport (STI); Santiago de los Caballeros also has POP.
Where can I stay in Santiago de los Caballeros?
Our booking partner lists 156 places to stay in Santiago de los Caballeros, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.